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24auction results2020–2026years recorded100%sold (24)$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Bamana, Chi Wara (antelope headdresses), pair, carved woodChi Wara (antelope headdresses), pairWright · $7,040≈ £5,215≈ €6,101Sign up to see
  2. Bamana, Mask, Mali, late 19th/early 20th centuryMaskWright · $4,864≈ £3,603≈ €4,215Sign up to see
  3. Bamana, ntomo mask, carved and painted wood, metalntomo maskWright · $4,375≈ £3,348≈ €3,917Sign up to see

Bamana’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 24 auction results for Bamana between 2020 and 2026, of which 24 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $128Sign up free to see to $7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $7kSign up free to see for Chi Wara (antelope headdresses), pair at Wright in August 2026. The most common medium is sculpture (22 lots). Most results come from Wright (20), Rago Auctions (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2).

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  1. Bamana, Mask, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century
    Mask
    Mali, late 19th/early 20th century
    23¾ h x 11½ w x 5¼ d in (60 x 29 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 131
    $4,864≈ £3,603≈ €4,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Bamana, Large Chi Wara (antelope headdress), carved wood, shells, leather
    Large Chi Wara (antelope headdress)
    Sculpture · Panel
    61 h x 15½ w x 4 d in (155 x 39 x 10 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 155
    $1,463≈ £1,084≈ €1,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Bamana, Fertility figure, carved wood
    Fertility figure
    Sculpture · Panel
    29 h x 8 w x 6½ d in (74 x 20 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $128≈ £95≈ €111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Bamana, Helmet mask, carved wood
    Helmet mask
    Sculpture · Panel
    28 h x 9 w x 7½ d in (71 x 23 x 19 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 242
    $256≈ £190≈ €222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  5. Bamana, Door lock, carved wood
    Door lock
    Sculpture · Panel
    19 h x 17½ w x 3½ d in (48 x 44 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 253
    $448≈ £332≈ €388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
  6. Bamana, Chi Wara (antelope headdresses), pair, carved wood
    Chi Wara (antelope headdresses), pair
    Sculpture · Panel
    41 h x 3 w x 11½ d in (104 x 8 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 267
    $7,040≈ £5,215≈ €6,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  7. Bamana, Chi Wara (antelope headdress), carved wood, raffia, cord, wicker
    Chi Wara (antelope headdress)
    Sculpture · Panel
    35 h x 8 w x 8 d in (89 x 20 x 20 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 328
    $128≈ £95≈ €111Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  8. Bamana, Chi Wara (antelope headdress), carved wood, metal, cloth, cowry shells, rope, wicker
    Chi Wara (antelope headdress)
    Sculpture · Panel
    44 h x 12½ w x 7 d in (112 x 32 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 332
    $384≈ £284≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  9. Bamana, Horizontal Ci Wara (antelope headdress), carved wood
    Horizontal Ci Wara (antelope headdress)
    Sculpture · Panel
    16½ h x 29 w x 5 d in (42 x 74 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 116
    $1,330≈ £987≈ €1,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  10. Bamana, Female ancestor stopper for vessel, carved wood, copper
    Female ancestor stopper for vessel
    Sculpture · Panel
    20½ h x 6½ w x 6½ d in (52 x 17 x 17 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 134
    $1,280≈ £950≈ €1,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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Bamana: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Bamana at auction?

$7,040Sign up free to see, for Chi Wara (antelope headdresses), pair at Wright (August 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Bamana?

The median sale price is $1.1kSign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Bamana have sold at auction?

24 of 24 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Bamana?

Wright, Rago Auctions and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Wright · Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)