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Tienbougou dugutigi (Chief of Tienbougou), Tienbougou, Mali, 2001

by Maria-Luisa Ciminelli

Hunters of Kale with wives, Kela, Mali, 1990

by Barbara Hoffman

Although rare, some griot men dance at nyanajew too.

by Barbara Hoffman

The Kamablon, Kangaba, Mali, 1991

by Jan Jansen

Gausu Kuyate performing, Serrekunda, The Gambia, 1997

by Barbara Hoffman

Laginejeli, Jelimuso (female bard) playing the karinya. Installation of the jelikuntigi, Kita, Mali, 1985

by Barbara Hoffman

River Niger, Segou, Mali, 1976

by David Conrad

Sanassy Kouyate, belentigi (master bard), Jelibakoro, Guinea, 1994

by David Conrad

Fadjimba Kouyate, Gardian of the Soso Bala, Niagassola, Guinea 1994

by David Conrad

The great mosque of Jenne, Jenne, Mali, 1999.

by David Conrad

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