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Used during certain festivals by the Bambara people of Mali, the chiwara figure is often worn atop ceremonial masks during dances as a symbol of force and wisdom necessary for coaxing food from the earth. Ghanaian artisan Aminu Ibrahim pays homage to this tradition, hand-carving this chiwara sculpture from sese wood. The elegant, horned creature is accentuated with pieces of embossed brass.
- 0.69 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 52 cm H x 7 cm W x 18 cm D
- 20.5" H x 2.8" W x 7" D
- Sese wood, brass
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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