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Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
$3,750
£2,847.46
€3,256.29
CA$5,239.29
A$5,827.24
CHF 3,042.80
MX$70,911.29
NOK 38,861.24
SEK 36,444.98
DKK 24,302.92
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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:
- Place of Origin:
- 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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