MALIAN MENDE PEOPLE BAMBARA FEMALE FIGURE. Bambara sculptures, particularly female figures, hold significant cultural and spiritual importance, often used in initiation ceremonies and rituals, such as those of the Jo society or the Gwan ritual. These figures can represent ideals of beauty, fertility, or young women, like the "Nyeleni" figures used in Jo society performances. - Height: 15 inches. Estimate $120-180
