Title

BAMANA Culture Of Arts in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal - (Standing Female)

Creator

Prairie View A&M University

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Creation Date

2000

Description

This statue was carved by the people of Mali. The statue is a standing female. Small-scale female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. Bamana artists work in mud-dyed cloth, wood, iron, bronze, and brass to make ritual objects, masks, and tools.

Culture and Traditions

Bamana is a member of the Mande culture, a large and powerful group of people in western Africa. Kaarta and Segou are Bamana city-states, which were established in the 17th century and continued to have political influence throughout the western Sudan states into the 19th century.

Donation Details

Michael Wasserman donated in the year 2000.

Notes

The Appraised Amount is $ 15,000.00

Date of Digitization

6/8/2022

Contributing Institution

J. B . Coleman Library

Rights

© 2021 Prairie View A & M University

Recommended Citation

Prairie View A&M University, "BAMANA Culture Of Arts in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal - (Standing Female)" (2000). African Sculptures and Masks. 13.
https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/african-sculptures-and-masks/13