Have you seen one of these sculptures before and wondered what they really represent? The Bamana people of Mali (also known as Bambara or Banmana) are a Mandé people found across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Across its many forms, the Bamana use the Chiwara to honour fertility, discipline, ancestry, and a moral relationship with the earth. In the Chiwara dance, performers move in pairs and separating the dancers is seen as dangerous and a break in the balance Chiwara re
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Have you seen one of these sculptures before and wondered what they really represent? The Bamana people of Mali (also known as Bambara or Banmana) are a Mandé people found across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal. Across its many forms, the Bamana use the Chiwara to honour fertility, discipline, ancestry, and a moral relationship with the earth. In the Chiwara dance, performers move in pairs and separating the dancers is seen as dangerous and a break in the balance Chiwara re
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What’s the meaning behind this mask? British Museum volunteer guide Michele tells us about how these masks made by Bamana people from Mali in the early 20th century. These masks were used in N’domo society ceremonies associated with the progression of young boys into adulthood. Bamana people believe children are born androgynous and it is only after various initiation ceremonies and rituals that Bamana boys can attain their full male status. This object offers a different perspective on gender e
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What’s the meaning behind this mask? British Museum volunteer guide Michele tells us about how these masks made by Bamana people from Mali in the early 20th century. These masks were used in N’domo society ceremonies associated with the progression of young boys into adulthood. Bamana people believe children are born androgynous and it is only after various initiation ceremonies and rituals that Bamana boys can attain their full male status. This object offers a different perspective on gender e
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Plongez dans l'histoire et la richesse culturelle du royaume Bamana, un héritage ancestral qui perdure à travers les siècles. 🌍✨ #RoyaumeBamana #CultureAfrique #Histoire | Mali paw b di
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Plongez dans l'histoire et la richesse culturelle du royaume Bamana, un héritage ancestral qui perdure à travers les siècles. 🌍✨ #RoyaumeBamana #CultureAfrique #Histoire | Mali paw b di
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Plongez dans l'histoire et la richesse culturelle du royaume Bamana, un héritage ancestral qui perdure à travers les siècles. 🌍✨ #RoyaumeBamana #CultureAfrique #Histoire | Mali paw b di
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Plongez dans l'histoire et la richesse culturelle du royaume Bamana, un héritage ancestral qui perdure à travers les siècles. 🌍✨ #RoyaumeBamana #CultureAfrique #Histoire | Mali paw b di
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Plongez dans l'histoire et la richesse culturelle du royaume Bamana, un héritage ancestral qui perdure à travers les siècles. 🌍✨ #RoyaumeBamana #CultureAfrique #Histoire | Mali paw b di
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In the town of San located in Mali, lies the art of producing the highest quality mud cloth, locally known in the Bambara language as the Bògòlanfini. The Bamana people are known for their elaborate use of indigo dye, creating intricate patterns on cotton fabrics. Strips of cotton are woven traditionally by men and dyed by women in the community. The cloth was originally worn by hunters to serve as camouflage and spiritual protection, as well as by women who had completed adulthood initiation ri
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