Tywara feminine - Bambara - Mali

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Tywara féminin, a Bambara wooden sculpture from Mali (Beledougou region), 67 cm high, 15 cm wide and 6 cm deep, in good condition, provenance private collection.

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Chi - wara - Bambara - Bois - Mali - 67 cm.

Elegant and ancient female tywara from the Bambara culture, originating from the Beledougou region in Mali.
It depicts a hyppotrague antelope carrying its young on its back.
This type of headpiece was worn during the rites associated with Bambara agricultural festivals.
Here, we find a refined and slender stylization with a long neck and long horns curved forward.
The wood is hard, the patina dark.
Good overall condition despite the age.
Personal collection

Chi - wara - Bambara - Bois - Mali - 67 cm.

Elegant and ancient female tywara from the Bambara culture, originating from the Beledougou region in Mali.
It depicts a hyppotrague antelope carrying its young on its back.
This type of headpiece was worn during the rites associated with Bambara agricultural festivals.
Here, we find a refined and slender stylization with a long neck and long horns curved forward.
The wood is hard, the patina dark.
Good overall condition despite the age.
Personal collection

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tywara feminine
Height
67 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
6 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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