Tyi Wara

Banama, Mali

The “Tyi Wara” is an artifact created from wood, raffia, and fiber. It is composed of two bird-like creatures that look like cranes. It originates from Banama, Mali.

Year: 20th Century
Type: Carving, Granaries of Memories
Material: Wood, Raffia, Fiber
Dimensions: 70-inches in height
Credit: Pan African Heritage Museum

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