Masque Kono - Bambara - Mali

The Kono mask, associated with the Bambara of Mali, holds a central place in the initiation rituals of the society of the same name. Adorned with geometric motifs, the Kono mask symbolizes secret knowledge and spiritual power. It is used during initiation ceremonies to transmit to the young people the community's moral, social, and cosmic values. Its appearance, accompanied by dances and chants, marks a moment of transition between ignorance and wisdom, between the profane and the sacred.
This mask, far more than an artistic object, is a vector of transmission of traditions and a guardian of the balance between the visible and invisible worlds, illustrating the depth of Bambara thought.

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