Mali

African art from Mali is distinguished by the creations of the Dogon, Bambara and Senufo, masters in wood sculpture and the manufacture of sometimes very large masks, often linked to agrarian and ancestral rites. Used during initiation ceremonies and funeral rites, these sacred objects embody protective spirits and cosmic forces. From the famous Hogon statues to the Ci Wara antelopes, each work reflects a rich spiritual tradition.