Headdress - Bambara - Mali (No reserve price)

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Headdress, a Bambara wooden zoomorphic artefact from Mali, 46 cm high, 16 cm deep, 18 cm wide, weighing 1.7 kg, in good condition, from a private collection, not sold with a stand.

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Description from the seller

Bambara carvers have established a reputation for the zoomorphic headdresses worn by Chi-Wara society members. Bambara members of the Chi-Wara society wear the headdress while dancing in their fields at sowing time, hoping to increase the crop yield.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Bambara carvers have established a reputation for the zoomorphic headdresses worn by Chi-Wara society members. Bambara members of the Chi-Wara society wear the headdress while dancing in their fields at sowing time, hoping to increase the crop yield.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Headdress
Height
46 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1700 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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