Fine Art, Jewelry & Antiques
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 01:00AM EST
Lot 84
Bamana Female Chiwara Headdress, Mali
Unsold
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A tall Bamana chiwara headdress, carved wood in the form of a female antelope with child, with hammered metal, leather, and fiber elements. Mali (style typical of the Segou region), circa mid-20th century. Mounted atop a stone base.
Measures 48" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".
Alternate spellings: Bambara, Ci Wara, Chi Wara, Tyi Wara
Good condition, noting just a little bit of scattered scuffing/ chipping to the chiwara. Minor dings to two corners of the stone base.
Measures 48" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".
Alternate spellings: Bambara, Ci Wara, Chi Wara, Tyi Wara