Tywara feminine - Bambara - Mali

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Artwork title Tywara féminin from Mali, Bambara culture, provenance Collection privée; dimensions 67 cm (H) x 15 cm (W) x 6 cm (D); condition Bon état, period Fin du XXe siècle; sold with stand: no.

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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
Period
Late 20th century
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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Objects sold
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