Bamana Tji-wara pair, Mali
male 24 1/2", female 19 1/2"
wood, pigment
mid 20th century

$4000 - SOLD

The Tji-wara society members use headdresses in the
form of antelope during ceremonies that were performed
in the planting of crops to encourage cooperation all
members of the community to help ensure a successful
crop and were also danced at the harvest in thanks for
a good crop.

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