The Legend of Biton and Faaro: A Reinterpretation of a Creation Myth from the Epic of Bamana Segu Performed with Puppets and Masks in Mali

The Legend of Biton and Faaro: A Reinterpretation of a Creation Myth from the Epic of Bamana Segu Performed with Puppets and Masks in Mali

This contribution calls attention to Malian masquerades that reinterpret narrative material drawn from the epic of Bamana Segu through puppets and masks. After providing a general overview of African puppetry, the essay zooms in specifically on the Malian village of Kirango, located on the bank of...

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Main Author: Elisabeth den Otter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Milano University Press 2023-12-01
Series:AOQU
Subjects:
Mali
Kirango
Bozo
Bamana
masquerades
puppets
Online Access:https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/aoqu/article/view/22202

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