Tyi Wara antelope figure - Bambara - Mali
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Figure d'antilope Tyi Wara, a wooden sculpture from Mali by the Bambara people, from a private collection, 55 cm high, 1 cm wide, 1 cm deep, 1 g, in good condition, sold without a stand.
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The Ci Wara headpieces, originating from the Bamana and Malinke societies of West Africa, notably in Mali, embody a deep agricultural and spiritual symbolism. These wooden sculptures, often stylized in the form of an antelope or a hybrid being, are carried during agrarian ceremonies to honor Ci, the spirit of agriculture, and Wara, the mythical animal associated with the fertility of the fields.
Their aesthetics, characterized by clean lines and expressive geometry, reflect the harmony between human, animal, and earth. The Ci Wara headpieces are not mere artistic objects: they are mediators between the visible world and the invisible forces that govern crop growth. Their ritual use, during dances and songs, underscores their central role in the transmission of traditional knowledge and social cohesion.
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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales is specialized in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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The Ci Wara headpieces, originating from the Bamana and Malinke societies of West Africa, notably in Mali, embody a deep agricultural and spiritual symbolism. These wooden sculptures, often stylized in the form of an antelope or a hybrid being, are carried during agrarian ceremonies to honor Ci, the spirit of agriculture, and Wara, the mythical animal associated with the fertility of the fields.
Their aesthetics, characterized by clean lines and expressive geometry, reflect the harmony between human, animal, and earth. The Ci Wara headpieces are not mere artistic objects: they are mediators between the visible world and the invisible forces that govern crop growth. Their ritual use, during dances and songs, underscores their central role in the transmission of traditional knowledge and social cohesion.
Presentation of our house of expertise
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales is specialized in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packing, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information."} } }? Wait ensure JSON only one object with key translated_text. I included braces correct. Ensure no extraneous braces at end. I had extra closing. Need final valid JSON. Let's output clean. Let's fix. The string includes newline characters. It's fine. Ensure escaping quotes inside none. There are apostrophes; fine in JSON with double quotes. Include them. I'll produce. Ensure no stray braces. Let's finalize.
Details
Indigenous object name
Tyi Wara antelope figure
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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