DOGON PEOPLE

BAMANA MATERNITY STATUE

DOGON PEOPLE

BAMANA MATERNITY STATUE

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This female figure, known as 'nyeleni' or 'jo-nyeleni', belongs to the people Bamana from Mali. The style is characterized by slender proportions, with detailed and delicate features. They are considered extremely beautiful. They illustrate ideals of physical beauty and ideals of character, action and motherhood. The figures are taken from the sanctuary to appear at annual public ceremonies. It evokes stature, great dignity and hierarchy.

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