Description
Tyi Wara. Stylized representation of a female antelope carrying her young on her back, associated with the oryx beisa antelope. These antelope masks are the emblems of a society of initiation for the execution of field work. Wood, cowrie shells, buttons, leather, fibers. Slightly missing. Height : 97 cm. Mali. Bamana country.
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Tyi Wara. Stylized representation of a female antelope carrying her young on her back, associated with the oryx beisa antelope. These antelope masks are the emblems of a society of initiation for the execution of field work. Wood, cowrie shells, buttons, leather, fibers. Slightly missing. Height : 97 cm. Mali. Bamana country.