This extraordinary and massive Chiwara (antelope) sculpture has been carved from a single piece of wood. Historically, the Bambara people of Mali used this piece in initiation rituals associated with their agricultural society. Dimensions: 56"W x 23.5"H x 10"D. with amazing high relief details all over the sculpture .a must for any collection. Chi wara—meaning “wild animal that works”—is a mythical creature that taught the Bamana people how to farm. The dramatic form of a chi wara headdress combines an antelope's head and neck with the low-slung body of an aardvark.