Female & Male Bamana Chi Wara Horizontal Antelope Mali Africa

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Superb old female and male Bamana Chi Wara Horizontal Antelope Mali Africa
An interesting Female and male Bamana Chi-Wara Antelope … more Superb old female and male Bamana Chi Wara Horizontal Antelope Mali Africa
An interesting Female and male Bamana Chi-Wara Antelope heads crest with very long horns and pointed ears.The head crest has an oblong base with holes that were used to attach it to a basket cap or to the rest of the costume. This piece shows evidence of use and much handling and substantial age.
24"d by 12.25"h by 4" w
25"d by 12.25"h by 4" w
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The Bamana people honor successful farmers through performances involving the appearances of the antelope masks .
Ci-wara crest masks are worn at agricultural contests, entertainment and at the annual celebration. The masquerade ceremonies occur during planting and harvesting seasons in the fields and the village palace. The dance is performed by two men acting as a male / female pair. less