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Bankoni terracotta figures come from the inland Niger Delta region of Mali, dating roughly from the 12th to 17th centuries. These terracotta sculptures depict seated and kneeling figures, equestrians, and mothers with children. They're related to the better-known Djenne terracotta tradition and were likely used in shrine contexts.
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Bankoni terracottas from Mali (12th-17th century) depict seated figures, riders, and mother-and-child groups. Related to Djenne terracottas, they represent the rich sculptural heritage of the inland Niger Delta.
An Equestrian and Four Figures terracotta group is held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Bankoni terracottas date from roughly the 12th to 17th centuries, making them among the oldest sculptural traditions represented in the collection.
Bankoni terracottas are related to the better known Djenne terracotta tradition of Mali's inland Niger Delta region.
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