Tywara Macho Sogoni Kun
Bambara · Mali
Reference: MCYC-60
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- Height
- 62 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
Specialists say that this mask is the symbol of all the BambaraThe mask is the abstract form of the antelope that has been sent by the…
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Full original description
Specialists say that this mask is the symbol of all the BambaraThe mask is the abstract form of the antelope that has been sent by the Creator to teach men the cultivation of cereals. It is the antelope horse or hypothragus. (Hypotracus equinus). This mask ensures the fertility of the earth. Tyi Wara means the work of the wild animal. Tyi means work and wild animal Wara. These masks representing an antelope participate in agrarian ceremonies to favor the fertility of the fields. They are fronted by circumcised young people belonging to the same age class or “Sali”. Tyi Wara masks dance in pairs, always male and female. Tyi Wara holds agricultural competitions granting the winner a sculpted cane of honor.
-The male mask has a vertical position, frequently represented with the male's hairs, forming magnificent scales. The female is devoid of hairs, but her horns are perfectly straight and she carries on her back a berth, imitating the woman who carries her son on her back.
The male mask is a balmy cymer mask from the Segou region.
Further technical information
- Width
- 24 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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