This striking painting by Marcella Hayes Muhammad showcases her unique Plasticism style, vividly representing the Antelope Headdresses (Chi Wara) of the Bambara Peoples from Mali. The artwork pays homage to the Chi Wara, a legendary figure revered for imparting agricultural wisdom to the Bambara, symbolizing the connection between culture and nature. Through dynamic abstraction, the piece captures the essence of traditional dance rituals, where performers adorned in antelope headdresses celebrate the harvest, embodying the spirit of abundance and community.
Additional Artworks
From Marcella Hayes Muhammad
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Maruvian Ancestral Masks
Oil On Canvas
9 x 12 x 1 in
$400
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Maruvian Ashante Mask Diptych
0il on canvas
30 x 10 x 1.5 in
$500
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Maruvian Golden Calabash Mask Diptych
0il on canvas
30 x 10 x 1.5 in
$500
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Maruvian Celebration of Joy Mask
0il on canvas
10 x 10 x 10 in
$200
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Maruvian Helmet Mask
Oil gold foil On Canvas board
12 x 9 x 1 in
$400
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Maruvian Party Masks
Oil On Canvas
14 x 11 x 1 in
$400
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Maruvian Good Luck Dragon Mask
Oil On Canvas
24 x 30 x 1.5 in
$1,500
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Maruvian Copper Mask II
Oil On Canvas
28 x 22 x 1 in
$1,500