Malian Bambara Chi Wara Mask Bambara (Bamana) masks from Mali are diverse, hand-carved wooden artifacts used by secret societies (like N'tomo or Chi Wara) for initiations, agricultural rituals, and funerals to connect with ancestors and spirits. They often feature stylized human or animal forms, incorporating cowrie shells, metal, and pigments to represent, strength, fertility, and community values. height: 25.5 inches $80-120
