Tywara - Chi Wara - Bambara - Mali

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Tywara, a Bambara wooden Chi Wara figure from Mali, 73 cm high, 21 cm wide and 7 cm deep, from a private collection, authentic and in good condition.

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Chi - wara - Bambara - Bois - Mali - 73 cm.

Elegant and ancient female tywara Bambara from the Segou region in Mali.
It features a hippotragine antelope carrying its young on its back.
This kind of crest was worn during rites related to Bambara agricultural festivals.
Here we find a refined stylization with a long neck and long horns.
The wood is hard, the patina is dark and irregular.
Good overall condition despite its age.
Personal collection.

Chi - wara - Bambara - Bois - Mali - 73 cm.

Elegant and ancient female tywara Bambara from the Segou region in Mali.
It features a hippotragine antelope carrying its young on its back.
This kind of crest was worn during rites related to Bambara agricultural festivals.
Here we find a refined stylization with a long neck and long horns.
The wood is hard, the patina is dark and irregular.
Good overall condition despite its age.
Personal collection.

Details

Indigenous object name
Chi Wara
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tywara
Height
73 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
7 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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