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Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

$3,750

£2,857.57

€3,295.57

CA$5,326.12

A$5,722.62

CHF 3,070.17

MX$67,419.07

About the Item

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This large male example has a strong and striking cut-out triangular motif with large curved spiral carved horns and allover chip-carved surface.

Dimensions:
Height: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Mali
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Nantucket, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1375226209112

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