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Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
$7,590.00 USD
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Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture
$7,590.00 USD
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)
Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)

Chi wara Antique Silver sculpture (Large)

$7,590.00 USD Save $-7,590.00 USD
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Chi Wara sculpture (antique silver finish)

Total height – 181cm/71in

The mythology of the Bamana people of Mali tells the story of an antelope named Chi Wara who first taught farming skills to humanity. The headpieces were worn by a Bamana society to represent the mythical agricultural animal during dances held at sowing and harvesting times. At the start of the rainy season after the fields have been seeded, the Chi Wara crests are danced in the evenings. The Bamana farms became so bountiful that they had too much corn for their own use. They wasted it, thinking that it was easy to cultivate. Chi Wara grew disappointed and buried himself in the earth. This disturbed the elders of the Bamana, who regretted that they had lost him. They then ordered that a sculpture be made in memory of Chi Wara, to honour him for teaching them how to farm the land. Many elaborate headdresses have been created over the years in his honour.Each sculpture has been given a protective coating to retain the exceptional, polished finish for many years.

This collection is ideal for Lodges, Hotels, Guest Houses, Private Homes, Galleries, Interior Decor Stores and discerning Gift shops.

All our sculptures are of the finest quality and treated with protective coatings, to ensure many years of enjoyment !

Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture
Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture
Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture
Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture
Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture
Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture

Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture

$7,590.00 USD Save $-7,590.00 USD
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Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture: Total height = 181cm / 71in

This Chi Wara Large Bronze Sculpture is crated for export, and shipped with DHL/FedEx.

Crated weight & Size: TBA

The mythology of the Bamana people of Mali tells the story of an antelope named Chi Wara, who first taught farming skills to humanity.

The headpieces were worn by Bamana society to represent the mythical agricultural animal during ceremonies held at sowing and harvesting times.

This sculpture in classic bronze or antique silver finish is a reproduction of the male Chi Wara.

Few objects are so generally identified with African ritual as the
Bamana Chi Wara crest mask.
This tradition remains one of the most widely recognised designs in the African arts.

The bronze collection is cast in the age old ‘lost wax’ bronze casting process that dates back thousands of years. Each sculpture is expertly rendered and then finished by hand to create the unique details of each piece.

The silver sculptures are bronze sculptures that have been silver plated and then painstakingly detailed by hand with black enamelling that is lead free, scratch resistant and environmentally friendly.

The bronze sculptures are suitable for indoors and outdoors.

The silver-plated bronzes are suited to indoors only. No chemical cleaners are recommended, only dust with a soft cloth when needed or wipe with a soft, soapy cloth and then dry the sculpture,
if it becomes soiled

Each sculpture has been given a protective coating to retain the exceptional, polished finish for many years.

This collection is ideal for Lodges, Hotels, Guest Houses, Private Homes, Galleries, Interior Decor Stores and discerning Gift shops.

All our sculptures are of the finest quality and treated with protective coatings, to ensure many years of enjoyment !