How do we work?
Farawo is not a one night story and it took over 20 years to build our network. Our story start with Facoro who grew up in the streets of Bamako an...
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antique craft from Mali
Historic African pieces within your reach
We are based in Bamako, Mali and have an extended network that understands the local cultures and has experience sourcing pieces no one else can. Some of our previous clients include Museums, Ministries as well as private and institutional collections.
OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY
Because we only hunt for historic pieces, all of our inventory was handcrafted several generations ago. As a result, we can estimate the period but it is often hard to give a precise craft date.
Since our historic inventory requires State approval for foreign shipment, our pieces are certified and cleared for export by the National Museum of Bamako - which we take care of for you.
Bronze
Collection Highlight
Farawo
Statue Sénoufo - femme
$3,350
Les Sénoufos constituent une population d'Afrique de l'Ouest présente entre autre dans le sud du Mali, principalement dans la région de Sikasso.
La traduction de « Sénoufo » qui dérive du mot « sénanbèle » signifie « ceux qui travaillent au champ ».
Les Sénoufos sont surtout des paysans. Ils cultivent le riz, le mil, le maïs, l'igname, le coton, le karité, la mangue ou encore le thé.
La théologie Sénoufo est basée sur la croyance en Koulotiolo, dieu puissant et Katielo, déesse-mère. Les sociétés secrètes initiatiques, dont le Poro, qui est la plus importante, joue un rôle déterminant dans la vie des Sénoufos, en particulier le « Poro ».
Le Poro, aux mains des vieillards initiés, est une organisation politico-socio-religieuse qui constitue J'élément charnière de toute la vie sociale des Sénoufos.
Matériau(x) : bois, chaine métallique
Dimensions (en cm) : 123
Expédition de Bamako, Mali
About Farawo
Some of our clients.
Farawo has worked with a number of prestigious clients including supplying the Office of the Prime Minister of Mali in Bamako as well as a number o...
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Ngolonina Artisan Market, Bamako, Mali
You can come visit us if you happen to be around.