Julien Gauthier

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The Ciwara (or Tyi wara) is a wooden ritual crest-mask from Mali, unique to the Bambara (Bamana) people. It depicts a stylized antelope and symbolizes a mythical animal-spirit that taught agriculture to humans. It is one of the most famous symbols of African art in the world.

Le Ciwara (ou Tyi wara) est un masque-cimier rituel en bois originaire du Mali, propre au peuple Bambara (Bamana). Il représente une antilope stylisée et symbolise un animal-génie mythique qui a enseigné l'agriculture aux hommes. C'est l'un des emblèmes les plus célèbres de l'art africain dans le monde.

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Very used condition, used with visible signs of wear - Mali

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Le Ciwara (or Tyi wara) is a ritual wooden crest mask from Mali, unique to the Bambara people, depicting a stylised antelope and symbolising a mythical animal-spirit that taught agriculture, with dimensions 53 cm high, 9 cm wide, 18 cm deep and made of wood.

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Le Ciwara (or Tyi wara) is a ritual wooden crest mask from Mali, unique to the Bambara people, depicting a stylised antelope and symbolising a mythical animal-spirit that taught agriculture, with dimensions 53 cm high, 9 cm wide, 18 cm deep and made of wood.

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