Wonderful Abstract Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdress

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 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 highly stylized carved wooden dance crest in the form of two antelopes, with wonderful openwork design and well handled surface. The Headdress measures 14.5 x 11 inches on a simple wooden base. Bama

A tall carved wooden zoomorphic form in abstract style with an antelope head atop a highly stylized body. The zigzag motif has been interpreted by some scholars of Bamana culture as having great symbo

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 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

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

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 fine wooden antelope headdress sculpture with openwork design and adorned with decorated metal work and red textiles. Such sculptures are attached to baskets and worn during agricultural festiv

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 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 atop a basketry cap, the stylized horizontal dance finial has classic form and style, and a well handled and weathered surfac

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.

Pair of African Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdresses. This male and female pair stands 46 and 44 inches tall, with real hair tassels cascading from the tips of their horns. These objects are well-known

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

Group of six African wooden masks and sculptural figures. Includes one Bambara (Bamana) Chiwara antelope headdress; two masks with polychrome decoration; two wood figures with carved details including

Bamana (Bambara) Chiwara female carved wood ceremonial headdress, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century, the cimier crest depicting an oryx antelope head before a female standing figure, decorated with a

Bamana (Bambara) Chiwara female carved wood ceremonial headdress, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century, the cimier crest depicting a rare double oryx antelope heads around a female standing figure, deco

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

Bamana (Mali) Chiwara Antelope headdress. Measures 39" x 10.25" x 3.25. Provenance: Private collection Washington state, We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if poss

Bamana Peoples, Antelope Headdress with Baby Antelope on back, 40 inches tall including base,

Bamana Chiwara Horizontal Antelope Headdress, in carved wood with wool, cowrie shell and glass bead decoration, 20th c., on modern base, 22" x 26 1/2" x 4". Good condition.