Object Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
African Art Collection |
Object Name |
Headdress |
Other Name |
Ceremonial Headdress |
Catalog Number |
1982.1.9 |
Accession Number |
1982.1 |
Description |
African Ceremonial Headdress- Chi Wara (Bambara, Mali, West Africa) is a wooden headdress shaped in the image of a horse-like animal with a small body and exaggerated head. Has two long horns that protrude from its head and is carved with a twisting pattern. The mane is comprised of four rib-like structures with geometric design carved from the wood. Entire headdress is etched with small markings except for the base. "Chi Wara" or "Tyi Wara" are the terms used by the Bamana people of Mali to mean a dedicated farmer and is applied to the dancer who carries the headdress. The Chi Wara dance is an initiation for both women and men. |
People |
Bambara |
Subjects |
Africa--Social life and customs. Africa. Art Bambara Ceremonial objects Chi Wara Headdresses Mali Wood carving Wood-carving--Africa--Exhibitions. |