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Up for sale is a striking, hand-carved wooden Chi Wara (Ci Wara) statue, inspired by the traditional agricultural ritual headdresses of the Bamana (Bambara) people of Mali, West Africa.
This vertical-style sculpture beautifully depicts a stylized male antelope with a long, elegant horn and a detailed openwork mane.
Crafted from a single piece of traditional lightweight African softwood, this piece features an integrated block base designed specifically for freestanding display.
Standing at 18.5 inches tall, it is the perfect mid-sized statement piece for a mantel, bookshelf, or tabletop.
Because it is lightweight, it is easy to handle, display, and cost-effective to ship.
Features & Details:
Height: Approximately 18.5 inches (from the bottom of the base to the very tip of the horn).
Culture/Style: Bamana / Bambara tribal style (Mali, West Africa).
Subject: Chi Wara male antelope, a traditional symbol of growth and harvest.
Material: Hand-carved from an authentic, lightweight native African wood.
Craftsmanship: Entirely hand-carved with intricate geometric incised patterns on the mane, neck, and base.
Finish: Dark stained patina with handsome, hand-distressed highlights along the edges that give it a wonderful rustic, vintage look.
Condition: Good vintage condition with excellent character. There is a natural, stable age split in the wood grain near the snout/jaw (visible in photos), which is very common for these regional softwoods as they cure and adds to its authentic, rustic aesthetic.
No structural issues or repairs.
