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Masque poisson en bois – Ethnie Bozo, Mali

Ce masque en bois, issu de la tradition artistique des Bozo du Mali, incarne l’héritage d’un peuple étroitement lié à l’eau et à ses mystères. Selon la légende, les Bozo descendent de Faaro, l’esprit de l’eau et créateur du monde. Leur art masque célèbre ce mythe fondateur, illustrant leur connexion profonde avec les animaux aquatiques et terrestres.

Utilisé lors de cérémonies et de fêtes rituelles, ce masque poisson s’inscrit dans les traditions des sogow, ces grands masques qui prennent vie à travers des danses rythmées par les chants et les tambours. Chaque apparition est une célébration de la nature et des forces invisibles qui régissent l’univers Bozo.

Pièce unique et chargée de symbolisme, ce masque est une œuvre à la fois esthétique et culturelle, parfaite pour les amateurs d’art africain et de traditions ancestrales.

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Fish - 110cm - Bozo - Mali

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