Title

BAMANA Culture Of Arts in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Senegal - (Horse Stool)

Creator

Prairie View A&M University

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Creation Date

2003

Description

This statue was carved by the people of Mali. The statue is a horse stool. 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

Steve Primoff donated in the year 2003.

Notes

The Appraised Amount is $ 3000.00

Date of Digitization

6/3/2022

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 - (Horse Stool)" (2003). African Sculptures and Masks. 6.
https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/african-sculptures-and-masks/6