A West African hand carved wooden headdress known as Ci Wara, representing a female antelope from the Bamana people of Malis Bamako region, representing a culturally significant and visually striking piece of traditional African art. Ci Wara headdresses are part of Bamana culture and are used in agricultural rituals and ceremonies, particularly in celebrating the role of the antelope as a symbol of agriculture and prosperity. This headdress is carved from wood and intricately designed to resemble a female antelope. African Wooden Ritual Sculptures And Folk Art Collectibles.