Tyi Wara - Bambara - Mali
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Tyi Wara antelope figure from Bamana/Bambara culture, Mali, mid-20th century, in excellent condition, authentic/original, height 41 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1 cm, weight 1 g, provenance private collection.
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Figure of a hipotrague antelope in Bamana/Bambara art, very famous in African art. The Tyi Wara was a headdress topped with an animal figure of this type, worn during agricultural dances in Mali. The Ci Wara are among the most prized objects in African art for their sculptural quality, as well as the dance associated with them.
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Based in Belgium, our expertise and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersal of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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Figure of a hipotrague antelope in Bamana/Bambara art, very famous in African art. The Tyi Wara was a headdress topped with an animal figure of this type, worn during agricultural dances in Mali. The Ci Wara are among the most prized objects in African art for their sculptural quality, as well as the dance associated with them.
Presentation of our expertise house
Based in Belgium, our expertise and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersal of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Tyi Wara
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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