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Masque cimier Bambara Ci Wara from Mali, of the Bambara Ci Wara culture, carved in wood, 59 cm high by 37 cm wide, acquired from a private collection in 1916.
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Crest Mask Ci Wara (Bambara) - In Bambara culture in Mali, a farming people, the festival of Tyi Wara (Ci Wara) is a cult celebrating the invention of agriculture and the mysteries of sexuality. For rains to fall on the fields and bring life, rites must be performed. Then superb African masks come into play, such as this one, worn on top of the head by a dancer. These elegant openwork sculptures emerge from their sanctuary with their long fiber garments.
In African art, Ci Wara masks enjoy worldwide renown and are
Crest Mask Ci Wara (Bambara) - In Bambara culture in Mali, a farming people, the festival of Tyi Wara (Ci Wara) is a cult celebrating the invention of agriculture and the mysteries of sexuality. For rains to fall on the fields and bring life, rites must be performed. Then superb African masks come into play, such as this one, worn on top of the head by a dancer. These elegant openwork sculptures emerge from their sanctuary with their long fiber garments.
In African art, Ci Wara masks enjoy worldwide renown and are
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
Number of objects
1
Century/timeframe
1900-200
Material
Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Mali
Year acquired
1916
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
59 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
37 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
195
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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