Title
SONGHAY Culture of Arts from eastern Mali, western Niger, and northern Benin - (Female Dance Mask)
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Description
The Female Dance Mask masks are worn to mourn the passing of a family member, or as a way to worship and pray.
Culture and Traditions
Songhai-Zarma people included the kings and warriors, the scribes, the artisans, the weavers, the hunters, the fishermen, the leather workers and hairdressers (Wanzam), and the domestic slaves (Horso, Bannye). Each caste reveres its own guardian spirit. The Kingdom of Songhai, or Songhay, developed from a community of fishermen who lived along the Niger River and were skilled canoeists. During the 9th century they became part of the state of Songhai and began trading with Muslim traders in Gao, which than became part of the kingdom.
Donation Details
Dr. Steven Levey donated in the year 2003.
Date of Digitization
7/26/2022
Contributing Institution
J. B . Coleman Library
Rights
© 2021 Prairie View A & M University
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Prairie View A&M University, "SONGHAY Culture of Arts from eastern Mali, western Niger, and northern Benin - (Female Dance Mask)" (2022). African Sculptures and Masks. 73.
https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/african-sculptures-and-masks/73
Notes
The Appraised Amount is $27,000.00.