Horizontal Bamana/Bambara Chiwara from Mali - 11" H X 21" L X 2.5" D

Bamana/Bambara dancers originally used these Chiwara headpieces during ceremonies which occurred during pre-planting and harvesting months to portray humanized antelopes. 

This one depicts a male antelope with two curved horns, its body covered with incised decoration along with a dark brown patina. It is a great representation of the more realistic elongated horizontal style of the northern Bamana. This piece rests on a black wooden base and will complement any décor taste from Mid-Century, Warm Minimalism, Japandi... to Wabi Sabi or Coastal Modern Design.

Place of Origin: Mali 

Date of Manufacture: mid-20th Century 

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:

Figure: 9.5 in. H X 21 in. L X 2.5 in. D

Base: 11 in. L X 3.5 in. W X 1.5 in. H

Total: 11 in. H

Reference: 

The Met

Penn Museum

Cincinnati Art Museum

Birmingham Museum of Art

Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois

University of Missouri Museum of Art & Archaeology

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico

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