Coiffe Chi wara - Bamabara - Mali (No reserve price)
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Coiffe Chi wara, a Bamabara wooden cimier from Mali, dating to the late 20th century, 67 cm high and 20 cm wide, in excellent condition.
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The Ciwara is composed of the Bamanan words Ci=Work and Wara=lion. The carved Ciwara is not a mask but a crest, held at the top of the head with a small reed hat. Among the Bamanan, after several initiation stages, the Ciwara rewards the greatest workers in all areas of active life. Representing the legendary antelope of the Bambara, the Ciwara is thus a symbol of courage, self-sacrifice, and wisdom. Like the chimera, the dragon, the siren, or the Medusa, the Ciwara has become a contagious theme, an exuberant symbol that is part of the lives of all curious Africans. The carved, engraved, and patinated wooden Ciwara have brought worldwide fame to Bamanan art from Mali, celebrating the mythical union between the sun and the earth, and inspiring young farmers to work diligently.
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Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated 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 selected 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, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection 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 carved Ciwara is not a mask but a crest, held at the top of the head with a small reed hat. Among the Bamanan, after several initiation stages, the Ciwara rewards the greatest workers in all areas of active life. Representing the legendary antelope of the Bambara, the Ciwara is thus a symbol of courage, self-sacrifice, and wisdom. Like the chimera, the dragon, the siren, or the Medusa, the Ciwara has become a contagious theme, an exuberant symbol that is part of the lives of all curious Africans. The carved, engraved, and patinated wooden Ciwara have brought worldwide fame to Bamanan art from Mali, celebrating the mythical union between the sun and the earth, and inspiring young farmers to work diligently.
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Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated 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 selected 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, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection 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
Coiffe Chi wara
Height
67 cm
Width
20 cm
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