# 1125/60 Old Rare Bambara Chiwara wood Sculpture/headdress 23"H Mali

Superb and rare Carved from a single block of wood, this  Bambara Chiwara sculpture/headdress . Standing 23 inches tall by 9" d by 8" w , this ceremonial headdress  depict a seating couple on a horse was traditionally worn during agricultural rituals by the Bambara people, symbolizing the antelope's grace and fertility. The piece displays the characteristic patina and wear marks of genuine age, with minor losses consistent with its historical use. Accompanied by its original woven basket cap , this rare work represents a significant example of West African sculptural mastery. A distinguished addition for serious collectors of ethnographic art.