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Balafon

The balafon is a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone, commonly used in West and Central Africa. It consists of a set of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce a melodic sound. The balafon is often used in traditional music and ceremonies. #used #percussion

Bamana agriculture

Bamana agriculture has been studied by anthropologists as a traditional agricultural practice of the Bamana people of Mali, characterized by their use of terraced farms and the cultivation of crops such as millet, sorghum, and rice. #studied #anthropologists Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

Bamana bogolan cloth

Bamana bogolan cloth is a traditional textile art form from the Bamana people of Mali, characterized by its use of natural dyes and intricate designs that often incorporate traditional symbols and patterns. #traditional #textile Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Bamana bogolanfini textile

Bamana bogolanfini textile is a traditional textile art form from the Bamana people of Mali, characterized by its use of natural dyes and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and social status. #traditional #art Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Bamana pottery

Bamana pottery is a traditional art form from the Bamana people of Mali, characterized by its use of hand-building techniques and intricate patterns and designs. The pottery is often used for both practical and decorative purposes. #traditional #art Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Bambara basket weaving

Traditional basket weaving techniques used by the Bambara people of Mali, which involve the use of natural materials such as grass and palm leaves to create intricate and colorful baskets and other objects. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

Bambara bogolanfini

Traditional mud cloth dyeing practices used by the Bambara people of Mali, which involve the use of natural dyes and mud to create intricate and symbolic textiles. #mud #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Bambara Cosmology

Bambara cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Bambara people of Mali, which involves a complex system of deities and spirits that are believed to inhabit the natural world. The Bambara believe that the spirits can control the elements and natural phenomena, and often use music and dance to communicate with them. #system #spirits…

Bambara cotton weaving

Bambara cotton weaving is a traditional weaving craft from the Bambara people of West Africa, characterized by their use of cotton and intricate designs that often convey cultural identity and history. #traditional #craft Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Bambara Creation Story

The Bambara people of Mali have a creation story that involves the god Faro, who created the world and all living things. According to the Bambara creation story, Faro created the first humans from clay, and also gave them the knowledge of agriculture and hunting. #faro #created