The Sande Society is a fellowship of women found in West African cultures, which aims at preparing girls for adulthood. [2]
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3. African Art- Chi Wara Head Dress – Female
Mother Earth, life & soil. The representation of the earth is depicted as a female antelope with a baby carried on it's back. This could represent fertility and growth in the soil for a good harvest.
2. African Art- Chi Wara Head Dress from the Bambara People
I'm still learning about the Chi Wara head dresses. This topic fascinates me and I hope it interest you also. As I learn more about African Art I will share my findings with you. In this photo, you can see the attached head dressing worn by Bambara dancers.
1. African Art- Bambara Wooden Antelope known as Chi Wara
Be sure to read my post about chi wara, titled Art & Art History - Representing the Spirit of Chi Wara on the home page.
