Bambara Collection

The Bambaras attack the Besiegers; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Bambaras attack the Besiegers; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

San-farba, a griot of Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
San-farba, a griot of Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Attack on Sansandig by Ahmadou's army; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Attack on Sansandig by Ahmadou's army; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Ahmadou's Army crossing the Niger; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ahmadou's Army crossing the Niger; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Ahmadou's Palace at Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ahmadou's Palace at Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Ahmadou, King of Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ahmadou, King of Segou; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Bambaras and their Head-dresses; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Bambaras and their Head-dresses; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Coiffures of Bambara Women; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Coiffures of Bambara Women; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

N'Domo Mask, Bamana Culture, Mali (wood, shells & seeds)
HSC185200 N'Domo Mask, Bamana Culture, Mali (wood, shells & seeds) by African School; height:40 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Bamana Charm Gown, Mali (see also 199821)
HSC199822 Bamana Charm Gown, Mali (see also 199821) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Bamana Charm Gown, Mali (see also 199822)
HSC199821 Bamana Charm Gown, Mali (see also 199822) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Bamana Mask with Aluminium Strips, Mali
HSC199816 Bamana Mask with Aluminium Strips, Mali by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: possibly worn to protect uncircumsised boys; the 7 horns indicate that this is an)

Nine faces of Ethiopian people (engraving)
820678 Nine faces of Ethiopian people (engraving) by Williams, J.L. (c.1815-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine faces of Ethiopian men. Ethnology Races of Men. Plate LXIII)

Two Senegalese soldiers serving in the French Army as infantrymen, France, June 22
2606728 Two Senegalese soldiers serving in the French Army as infantrymen, France, June 22, 1917 (autochrome) by Castelnau, Paul (1880-1944); (add.info.: They are Bambara (Bamana or Banmana)

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Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Bamana people from Mali, renowned for their intricately designed N'Domo masks and charms, such as the Bamana Charm Gowns (199821 & 199822). Explore their deep connection to the land through traditional art, including masks adorned with aluminum strips and intricate engravings of the nine faces of Ethiopian people. Witness the historical significance of the Bamana people through depictions in ethnological works, like R Anderson's "Ethnology, Races of Man," and the travels of Scottish explorer Mungo Park in the 18th century. Delve into their spirituality through the ancient mosque of Ba Sounou Sacko in Sekoro, the first capital of the Bamara kingdom. From masks and gowns to mosques and explorations, the Bamana culture continues to captivate and inspire.