Bambara carvers have established a reputation for the zoomorphic headdresses worn by Chi-Wara society members. Although they are all different, they all display a highly abstract body, often incorporating a zig-zag motif, which represents the sun`s course from east to west, and a head with two large horns. Bambara members of the Chi-Wara society wear the headdress while dancing in their fields at sowing time, hoping to increase the crop yield.
Great tribaly used Chi-Wara headdress in good condition with clear traces of wear and tear. One ear is damaged.
Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands
Object: |
Ci-wara Headdress |
Ethnic group: |
Bambara |
Country: |
Mali |
Material: |
Wood |
Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: |
No |
Dimensions: |
20x19x14 cm |
Weight: |
300 gram |
Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |