Chi Wara Headdress (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

19th–20th century
Bamana
wood, glass, resin, paint
Place Made,Mali
Overall: 25 7/16 × 5 5/8 × 6 3/8 in. (64.61 × 14.29 × 16.19 cm)
2006.74
Chi wara is the legendary creature that taught the Bamana how to farm. When attached to a basketry cap, sculpted headdresses like this one are worn for ceremonies during times of planting and harvest.
Gift of Robert and Nancy Nooter
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC

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