Name Tye tye - Bambara - Mali

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Nama Tye tye, a Bambara wooden figure from Mali, dating to the late 20th century, 48 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6 cm deep, in good condition and from a private collection, sold without a stand.

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Bambara figure - Wood - Mali - 48 cm.

Parallel double zig zag representation.
This kind of headdress accompanied performances of a dance among the Bamanas, known as Nama Tyé tyé.
This zigzag pattern symbolizes the sun's trajectory around the Earth.
This one has large pierced ears.
The face is finely crafted.
The wood is very hard and heavy, with a beautiful patina.
Geometric decorations
The object is in good condition and made of a single piece.
Personal collection

Bambara figure - Wood - Mali - 48 cm.

Parallel double zig zag representation.
This kind of headdress accompanied performances of a dance among the Bamanas, known as Nama Tyé tyé.
This zigzag pattern symbolizes the sun's trajectory around the Earth.
This one has large pierced ears.
The face is finely crafted.
The wood is very hard and heavy, with a beautiful patina.
Geometric decorations
The object is in good condition and made of a single piece.
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
Name Tye tye
Height
48 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
6 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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