Bamana People, Mali, Chi Wara antelope dance crest

Bamana People, Mali, Chi Wara antelope dance crest, wood and metal. 36''

West African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"h

Tall antelope-shaped dance crest (chiwara), Bamana, Mali, mid-20th Century, with a cap to wear atop head and a hood of hemp tresses to hide the identity of the wearer, 50"l x 7"w x 15"d. Provenance: S

Early Chiwara Dance Antelope Headdress From the Bambara, (Bamana) people of south Saharan Mali, an early Chiwara headpiece of antelope form, used for their agricultural success and appreciation dance.

A carved wooden pair of antelope sculptures / headdress that were traditionally attached to baskets and worn atop the head during agricultural dances. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the mythical antelope Chiwara, worn during agricultural dances to ensure a bountiful harvest season. Bamana Peoples, Mali, Africa. The Headdress measures 22 x 11

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.

A fine Bamana Chiwara Dance crest , Bamana ; MaliOf classical form the vertically oriented male antelope head-dress with squared cubistic body the neck and mane carved as concentric open work bands wi

Lot 171 Bamana peoples, Mali Chiwara (Antelope) Headdress (20th Century) wood, jute fiber, cowrie shells 52 x 4 3/4 x 10 inches Provenance: from a Woodmere, NY Estate

A very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2

African Bamana Hand Carved Chi Wara Antelope Statue. From the Bamana peoples, Mali, Western Africa. Measures 71 inches x 18 inches x 6 inches.

A Finely carved vintage example of a Tji-wara or Chiwara with elaborate stylized form including an ancestral head, incised linear designs and well handled surface. Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, West

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 carved wooden headdress sculpture featuring a stylized zoomorphic form of an antelope and a feline form. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

A Highly Styled antique example of a Chiwara or Mythical Antelope headdress with metal embellishment. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: Ex Guy Lloyd Collection, Texas, USA. The sculpture measu

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

Hand carved antelope dance crest 'tijwara,' Bamana peoples of Mali, 7"h x 15"l x 2"w.

A very fine and elegant old Chiwara Antelope headdress from the Bamana peoples, of Mali, West Africa.The Antelope was once attached to a basketry cap and worn atop the head during Agricultural festiva

2 Large Chiwara/Antelope Headdresses, Bamana/Bambara Peoples, Mali,West Africa. Ranging in size from 44'' x 8'' x 8'' (112 x 20 x 20 cm) to 51'' x 12'' x 10'' (130 x 30 x 25 cm).

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 tall an elegant carved wooden sculpture of the mythical antelope "Chiwara" which was worn atop a basketry headdress and danced during agricultural festivals. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.

A finely carved wooden headdress / sculpture of Chiwara, the mystical antelope spirit of the Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Measures 19 inches tall on custom wood base.

A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under C

A very interesting carved wooden headdress sculpture from the bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture measures 27.