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Large Antique Carved Wood Female Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure

$3,250
£2,466.03
€2,819.68
CA$4,539.37
A$5,047.16
CHF 2,635.35
MX$61,436.23
NOK 33,625.90
SEK 31,505.86
DKK 21,043.79
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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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