Hairdresser Chi wara - Bamabara - Mali (No reserve price)
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The carved wooden Coiffe Chi wara, from Mali and associated with the Bamabara culture, dates from the late 20th century and has gallery/antique-dealer provenance.
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The Ciwara is composed of the Bamanan words Ci = Work and Wara = lion; the Ciwara, when carved, is not a mask, but a crest, worn on the top of the head thanks to a small straw hat.
Among the Bamanan, the Ciwara, after several initiation steps, rewards the greatest workers in all walks of life. Representing the legendary antelope of the Bambara, the Ciwara is thus the symbol of courage, self-sacrifice, and wisdom.
Like the chimera, the dragon, the mermaid or the jellyfish, the Ciwara has become a contagious motif, an exuberant symbol that is in the lives of all who are curious about Africa.
The carved, incised, and patinated wooden Ciwara have earned worldwide fame for Bamanan art from Mali, celebrating the mythical union between sun and earth, and stimulating the zeal for work among young cultivators.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Ciwara is composed of the Bamanan words Ci = Work and Wara = lion; the Ciwara, when carved, is not a mask, but a crest, worn on the top of the head thanks to a small straw hat.
Among the Bamanan, the Ciwara, after several initiation steps, rewards the greatest workers in all walks of life. Representing the legendary antelope of the Bambara, the Ciwara is thus the symbol of courage, self-sacrifice, and wisdom.
Like the chimera, the dragon, the mermaid or the jellyfish, the Ciwara has become a contagious motif, an exuberant symbol that is in the lives of all who are curious about Africa.
The carved, incised, and patinated wooden Ciwara have earned worldwide fame for Bamanan art from Mali, celebrating the mythical union between sun and earth, and stimulating the zeal for work among young cultivators.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Bamabara
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Hairdresser Chi wara
Height
100 cm
Width
23 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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