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Large Antique Carved Wood Female Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

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 female example is a strong and striking figure with a young antelope on its back.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1375226666252
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