Tchiwara Mali Wood brass

Large wooden Tchiwara carving. Segou Region (Mali), West Africa.
Tchiwara is the ritual representation of an African antelope within the Bambara culture, North of Mali.
This sculpture is usually used in different ceremonies in the town.. It is worn tied on the head to recreate traditional dances.
Las Tchiwaras pueden ser macho o hembra. Females are usually accompanied by their offspring and the male appears with long curved horns and decorated plumes., how is our case.
The sculpture is from the second half of the 20th century and is skillfully attached to a concave wooden base (of recent date) which allows its stability.
The geometric decoration throughout the piece is traditional in this type of sculpture and demonstrates the skill of the sculptor in his creation process.. The entire carving is decorated with thin brass sheets on the face., body and something in the long horns.
It preserves the original antique cowrie earrings in the ears and nose that produce a pleasant sound when they collide with the wood..

Measures a total of 140cm (55,11 inch) High. The base has a diameter of 20 cm (8" inch).
Weight: 2,75Kg ( 6 Pounds)
Madera, brass, you would fall (concha) and leather on the concave base.
Unique piece.

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Additional payment of €150 outside Spain.