Tchiwara antelope areas Mali II

Beautiful wood carving in the region of Segou (Mali), West Africa. Second half S.XX
The Tchiwara is the ritual representation of an African antelope in Bambara culture.
It is often used in ceremonies of the village tied over his head and thus perform their dances.
It is clearly recognized that there is a Tchiwara (Chi-wara) female and presented with her baby up and his horns are straight, not curved as those of the male.
The bowl-shaped base ( 21 cm diámetro) It makes it very stable since it measures 98cm (38.5¨) High.
Still has the original wool earrings. Beautiful patina and facial engravings.

Unique piece.

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