Virtual Museum of African Diaspora

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Bamana

There are approximately 2 million Bamana (formerly called Bambara) in Mali.  Many continue to live in traditional villages relying on subsistence farming, with grain (millet) being the largest crop.

Large Maternity Figure

wood and leather bracelets

46"

Large Male Chi Wara with headdress

wood, wicker, raffia, cowry shells, leather and feathers

54" tall (92" including basket and raffia)

Maternity Figure (with turned head)

wood

35"

Vertical Segou Chi wara
wood
34"

Horizontal Chi wara
wood, leather

Vertical Chi Wara
wood
19"

Composite Chi wara
wood, wicker
28"

Jo Figure
wood
24"

Segou Jo Figure
wood
16"

Male Figure (old shaman)
wood
26"