#3667 Lg Bamana Male Antelope Chiwara Helmet Mali African Art 25.25" H

A striking Bamana Chi-Wara male antelope mask from Mali, standing 25.25 inches tall. Hand-carved wood adorned with brass, cowrie shells, pompons, and trade beads, featuring a rich dark patina. The Chi-Wara society honored successful farmers through ceremonial performances and agricultural celebrations, with these masks traditionally danced in male-female pairs during planting and harvest seasons.:25.25" h by 8.5" w by 9.75" D.
( minor loss overall good condition )