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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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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:
  • 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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