{"product_id":"large-bamana-tribal-chiwara-antelope-sculpture-and-male-chiwara-af1009","title":"Large Bamana Tribal ChiWara Antelope Sculpture and Male ChiWara (af1009)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge Bamana Tribal ChiWara Antelope Sculpture and Male ChiWara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiwaras, the antelope to the Bamana people of Mali, represent the mythical being that taught agriculture to humans and is honored through art and dance. According to their legend, the Chiwara used his antlers to cultivate the soil and his hoofs to cover the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese headdresses were created and used to honor the spirit of the Chiwaras.  This impressive piece stands 29 inches tall and 8.25 inches wide, from front to back.  Width is 3 inches. This piece of hand-carved wood displays intricate carved details on both sides of the faces and around the antlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in good condition shows signs of wear, appears to have a piece missing. Without knowing for sure, I can not say what.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 16oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**PLEASE NOTE***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not a collector or expert so please see all photos for condition and let me know if you have any questions or need any more photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the reason of light and the display,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou can see the picture may have a slight color difference problem,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis is inevitable, please understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review images to make your judgment on cosmetic condition which I believe is a matter of personal opinion. You will get what you see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check our other listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for viewing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e********************************************\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure correct and current address is on file with Ebay as we can only ship to the address that is on file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling Time - Our handling time is set to THREE BUSINESS DAYS. We ship packages Monday - Friday, with the exception of holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculated Shipping- Our shipping fees are calculated based on weight and dimensions. We ship USPS and UPS depending on cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined Invoices - We will combine shipping if purchases can be safely combined. Combined invoices are sent Monday - Friday, with the exception of holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAYMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayment - Payment is expected at the close of auction unless an agreement is made prior to auction close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-Paying Bidders - Will be blocked from future transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Diego Antique and Unique ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55371648041128,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0418\/2340\/4200\/files\/s-l1600_82581ec8-0dd3-4ac4-ac03-b0e9d65c82bd.webp?v=1774833181","url":"https:\/\/sandiegoantiqueandunique.com\/products\/large-bamana-tribal-chiwara-antelope-sculpture-and-male-chiwara-af1009","provider":"San Diego Antique and Unique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}