BAMANA STYLE JO MATERNITY FIGURE 32, Mali
Photographs © Tim Hamill
BAMANA STYLE , JO MATERNITY FIGURE 32, 13.5", $400, SOLD
Mali
Despite its appearance, this Bamana figure shows no evidence
of age or use and was probably made to be sold.
Figures were carried in dance ceremonies by new members of the Jo association.
Large seated figures of the Jo association were kept in shrines, and aided
women who sought their help. Periodically they were brought out for fertility
ceremonies. Figures represented the Bamana idea of beauty.
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