Bamana Peoples, Chiwara antelope headdress

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 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).

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

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.

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 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 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.

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

A very old and abstract Chiwara headdress sculpture from the Bamana ( Bambara ) peoples of Mali, West Africa. This figure measures 21.5 inches tall.Among the Bamana, oral traditions credit a mythical

A Carved wooden sculpture of a stylized antelope,that was traditionally worn atop the head on a basketry cap. Danced in agricultural festivals and other ceremonial events. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Ma

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.

Bamana Peoples, Antelope Headdress with Baby Antelope on back, 40 inches tall including 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 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 or Bambara peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture m

A carved wooden "Chiwara" or Mystical antelope headdress with remains of basketry cap on bottom. Bamana / bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 20 x 9.5 inches

AFRICAN, BAMANA PEOPLES, SEGOU REGION, MALI CARVED WOOD CAP HEADDRESS IN ANTELOPE FORM (CHI WARA) H 16.5", W 7", L 34.5" Enlarged head and horns. Early/Mid 20th c.. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, B

Elongated and elaborate carved wooden antelope sculpture with feline / leopard, incised designs and classic chiwara form. Bamana/ bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The headdress measures 23 x 11 inches.

Mali. The headdress of antelope form, carved in openwork and adorned in beads, shells and thread to each side. Approx 79 by 18 1/4 in., 200.6 by 46.3 cm.

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.