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Welcome you are viewing an elegant Ceremonial Vintage Carving Wood Chiwara Statue Bambara. Mali Chiara Antelope Africa tribal art s from the Bamana group.. This is art from Africa probably. Made around 70’s. This wonderful with elegant and unique style and intricately horned appearance with high. Carving decorated with elegant etched and old black painted over an stand. Bambara folks art is. High quality carving wood in the shape of the male Chiwarra mask crest which is legendary ritual. Object representing an abstract horned antelope , used by the Bambara ethnic group in Mali. Initiation society used chiwarra mask crest, as well as dances and ritual associated primarily with. Agriculture to teach young Bamana men society values as well as agriculture ancestor of the. Bambara and it is symbol of Protection. The Bambara or Bamana are very powerful ethnic group and very proud of their warlike past. Living in West Africa Primary In Mali also In Guinea , Burkina Faso and Senegal. It’s a beautiful Piece of art, is very rich and brilliant details, excellent for hanging focus point. In your home or office, great gift or extra fine addition to your collection…… Measure 34 inch high with wood stand, with out stand is 32” high x 12. 3.1/8 inches deep. Weight 3.14 LBS – bottom is about 7.1/8 inches long x 3.1/4 wide. This beautiful piece of art seem to be very old with nice age patina but not sure about age, it looks in in. Very good conditions but has small dents on wood , small scratches and old repaired cracks on one horn. Otherwise it look fantastic.. The item will be re-listed. No extension will be granted unless. Actual weight and side or distance of the item. Item can be combined upon request as long as I dont feel. They could cause damage to each other. All items have been described as best as possible, and pictures. Most items have been source locally from mine. Personal collection or State sales, Flea Market, garage sales etc. I do my best to make sure that item are smoke and pet free. But due to nature of many of the items I sell, I cannot guarantee it. Please feel free to contact me in English or Spanish with any question. Contact me within 14 days of receiving the item. Feedback are very important to me. If theres a problem with. I will do everything in my Power to fix any problem. I will leave excellent feedback upon confirmation. That you are satisfied. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Carving Wood Chiwara Statue Bambara Mali Chiara Antelope Africa tribal Bamana” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Sculptures & Statues”. The seller is “75botella76″ and is located in Herndon, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Viet nam, Uruguay, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Canada, China, Thailand, Switzerland, Brazil, South africa, Colombia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman islands, Sri lanka, Maldives, Oman, Reunion, Philippines, Ukraine.

• Tribe: Bamana
• Material: Wood
• Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
• Color: Black

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36 tall hand carved wood vertical style Chi Wara sculpture used by the Bambara ethnic group in Mali. This is a tribal ritual object representing and honoring the mythological half man / half antelope hero who taught man how to cultivate the soil. Chiwara masks are categorized in three ways: horizontal, vertical, or abstract. Chiwara can be either male or female. Female Chiwara masks, like the example you are considering in this listing, are denoted by the presence of a baby antelope and straight horns. Male Chiwara masks have bent horns. This particular Chi Wara sculpture also depicts a nude human female figure riding atop the mother. Embellishments include cut tin accents nailed over red fabric, beaded earrings, and animal hide covered horn tips antelope? This sculpture is in very good condition with light wear consistent with age. Message me with any questions. The item “36 Chi Wara Sculpture African Carved Wood TIN Roan Antelope Bambara Bamana Mali” is in sale since Tuesday, September 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Figures & Sculptures”. The seller is “pacheki” and is located in Jacksonville, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Embellishments: Tin Metal, Fabric, Animal Hide, Feathers
• Construction: Carved Wood
• Dimensions in Inches: 36H x 14W x 4D
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mali
• Handmade: Yes

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Description – hand carved wood sculpture. Dimensions – 16″ h x 7″ w x 4 1/4 deep. Color – Dark wood. Condition – Overall fair condition. There is a crack in the base and along side the face. Please view photos on a large monitor or screen for best viewing. Found at an estate sale. This art piece is called Zoomorphic Ancestor. Sculpture of the Bamana Shrine. This piece has holes in the ears which may have held beads or spikes, we’re not sure. The artist is unknown. If you are a collector or just appreciate African art, then you’ll want this piece for your collection. GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION. International Buyers Please Note. We do the work. From start to finish, we do it all: 1. Friendly and fast market research on your item(s) 2. Professionally photograph each item 3. Design a listing with descriptive and enticing copy points 4. Determine the optimal merchandising and pricing strategy 5. Handle follow-up sale inquiries or issues. Elite Auctions has used its best efforts to inspect the item(s) for sale and create descriptions and furnish photographs that fairly and adequately depict the type, condition, and image of the goods at the time of sale. The item “Old African sculpture Zoomorphic Ancestor Bamana Shrine carved wood art Bat Man” is in sale since Sunday, January 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Sculptures & Statues”. The seller is “elite*auctions” and is located in Deale, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Material: Wood
• Tribe: Bamana
• Color: Dark Wood Tone
• Maker: Unknown
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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LARGE TRIBAL WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BAMANA CHIWARA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE MEASURES APPX 38 X – BEAUTIFUL CARVING ONE OLD ANTELOPE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION – THE OTHER ONE HAS SOME ISSUES – TOP TIP OF HORNS BROKEN OFF, LEGS OF BASE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND THERE IS A CHIP OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BASE (SEE PICTURES) FROM THE ESTATE OF A MAJOR COLLECTOR – READY FOR A NEW HOME. PLEASE USE PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAIL PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS. The item “LARGE WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BAMANA CHIWARA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE” is in sale since Monday, February 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Figures & Sculptures”. The seller is “lauraw8780″ and is located in Newtown, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Philippines, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Dominican republic, El salvador.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Mali
• Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
• Material: Wood

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