Bamana Chiwara Headdress.

A wonderfully abstract and weathered old Chiwara headdress finial in the form of an antelope with anthropomorphic head extended from the front, likely to represent the spirit world. The headdress meas

A carved wood and painted black headdress sculpture in the form of a stylized antelope, typically worn on a basketry cap during agricultural festivals. This is a dark and dramatic example. The headdre

Carved wooden zoomorphic sculpture with openwork design as well as a small Chiwara finial on top. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 x 16.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Private Seattle

Old and fantastic Bamana headdress from Mali, West Africa. A carved wooden image of the Chameleon and Antelope,the mystical Chiwara worn during harvest ceremonies. Openwork form with incised designs.

A carved wooden headdress sculpture in the Sikasso region style, with openwork design , incised designs and a highly stylized antelope form. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 28 inc

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the mythical antelope Chiwara, worn during agricultural dances to ensure a bountiful harvest season. Bamana Peoples, Mali, Africa. Custom mounted.

African Bamana Chiwara Headdress, Mali. With original basketry headdress. Provenance: Collection of Judy Harris, Los Angeles, CA. Size: 20'' x 24'' x 7'' (51 x 61 x 18 cm).

A tall slender carved wooden antelope with highly stylized face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 27 inches tall. provenance: Field Collected recently in Mali, West A

Carved wood antelope headdress attached to basketry cap, worn during agricultural harvest festival, Mali, approximate height 20 1/2".

3 Bamana Chiwara Headdresses. Mali, Africa. Carved Wood, Fiber, Shells. Largest size: 43.5'' x 8'' x 8'' (110 x 20 x 20 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

3 Bamana Chiwara Headdresses. Mali, Africa. Carved Wood, Fiber. Largest size: 41'' x 9'' x 9'' (104 x 23 x 23 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A group of four West African objects. 20th century. ++ Benin terracotta head fragment. Benin style. Nigeria. 9." ++ Bamana chiwara headdress fragment. Bamana. Mali. ++ Lobi female figure with bowl. Lo

An elegant carved wooden zoomorphic effigy of a mystical antelope attached to a basketry headdress adorned with cowrie shells and textiles. Bamana peoples, mali, West Africa. The headdress measures 21

A Bamana chiwara male headdress. Mali, Bamana. 20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.Simpson Inventory #9669 A + B. Simpson bought the pair for $28,00

BAMANA, MaliChi-Wara Headdress  Wood, fiber, leatherA very unus

A very old and finely carved pair of Chiwara Antelope headdress, with classic male and female form, incised design that is visible through the encrusted surface patina , old leather hide wrap around t

A Finely carved wooden headdress featuring the image of the mythical antelope Chiwara attached to basketry cap. The headdress shows plenty of handling and wear suggesting actual field use as a dance c

Complex carved wooden headdress with Chameleon and Antelope attributes. Mamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12 inches tall ( 14.75 inches tall on wooden base)

A Fine carved wooden double Chiwara headdress sculpture in the Sikasso region style. Representing the mythical antelope, Tji wara who will bless the crops with fertility and a bountiful harvest. Baman

A carved wooden zoomorphic effigy of a highly stylized antelope with other animal forms such as the Pangolin mixed in. Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Well handled and weathered, mid to late 2

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the Mythical antelope Chiwara. Worn atop a basketry cap, the stylized horizontal dance finial has classic form and style, and a well handled and weathered surfac

This is a smaller, fairly well weathered example of the Chiwara headdress from the Bamana / Bambara peoples of Mali,West Africa. This Antelope was carved in the "horizontal" fashion and appears to hav

Tall carved wooden headdress in the form of a stylized Antelope. From the Bambara / Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. This sculpture is actually a headdress worn atop the head on a basket and dance

A very interesting carved wooden headdress sculpture from the Bamana or Bambara peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture m