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Up for sale/sale is a beautiful, matching pair of vintage hand-carved wooden Chiwara (Ci Wara) antelope crest sculptures. Originating from the Bamana (Bambara) people of Mali, these traditional pieces are beautifully rendered with striking, stylized features and rich cultural heritage.
Each figure is meticulously carved from a single piece of dark, dense hardwood and securely mounted onto a matching rectangular wooden display plinth.
Item Highlights & Details:
Culture/Origin: Bamana / Bambara People (Mali, West Africa)
Subject: Chiwara (Antelope Headcrest / Fertility Crest)
Material: Rich, dark natural hardwood
Quantity: Full matching pair (Left and Right facing)
Design Features: Tall, elegant spiral-textured horns; stylized openwork manes with traditional geometric cutouts; detailed linear tribal incisions along the face and head.
Condition Report:
In excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, aged patina.
Structurally sound with no major cracks, chips, or repairs.
Light, authentic surface wear consistent with age and hand-crafted nature, which adds to their unique character.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the cosmetic description.
Shipping & Handling:
Professionally packed with ample padding to ensure safe transit.
Shipped via tracked mail.
