Bankoni lamb
Saga lamb in terracotta Bankoni (Bamako region, Mali)
It serves as a zoomorphic decoration for animal and antique lovers.
The Mandé (or Mali) empire, an immense confederation of twelve kingdoms created in the 13th century, was governed by an assembly (Gbara) made up of clans and guilds. One of these guilds was that of the blacksmiths (Kanté), whose women were responsible for everything that had to do with clay and ceramics.
During the following two centuries, several artistic centers (each with its own style) would flourish throughout the empire, in which human or zoomorphic figures were modeled with an evident ritual character. Djenné, Bankoni or Tenenku in the current Republic of Mali, Komaland in northern Ghana, Bura de Tilaberi in Niger are some of the most renowned pottery centers of that period.
According to some treaties, when the zoomorphic figure represented was that of a domestic animal, the Mandé artisan was alluding to the meekness of the common people because, in the same way that humans hold a right of divine origin over the life and death of goats, sheep and cows, the emperor could dispose of his subjects as he saw fit.
The ancient terracotta that we present in Black Market represents a "saga" lamb (the sheep with a domed face typical of the riverside regions of the Niger River), the protagonist of ritual sacrifices among the animist or Muslim communities during the Mandé empire.
Material: terracotta
Height: 36.0 cm; Length: 38.0 cm; Weight: 5.85 Kg
Terms and Conditions
Standard shipping (free in Spain) and express
Free 30-day returns
100% safe and easy payment
Always ready to assist you
FAQ
Our shipments are made with tracking and, almost always, with several shipping options so that you can select the one you prefer. If the product still does not arrive, we would contact the carrier to resolve the problem. In 'about us' - 'FAQ' you will find a link to the tracking information of your shipment. You will also receive an email with the link.
You have 30 days to return it. Once the return has been received and examined, we will proceed with the refund.
We use the best packaging. Even so, more fragile products are shipped with insurance. If the product arrives broken, it will be returned and your money will be refunded.
It is unlikely, since the organic material has been properly treated and is delivered with maintenance instructions. In any case, you have 30 days to return it.
We have several shipping options, some of them express. In any case, if you need a very urgent shipment, contact us and we will do our best to meet your request.
We offer free parking for one hour to customers who make a purchase. It is located at Joan Miró, 65, under Remigia Caubet Square.
We have published business hours that we strive to adhere to. If you do not have time available at that time, you can request a personalized appointment. If you find the store closed during business hours, there is a phone number you can call (+34 630 49 16 72) and it is very likely that we will be there within 5 minutes.
In the physical store we have many more products than on the website and it is worth coming to visit it. If you can't come, contact us. We also accept orders.
At Black Market we are not antique dealers. Nor do we intend to appropriate the different and very diverse cultures that have existed throughout Africa. At Black Market we offer, however, a selection of all the art generated by men and women that, in many cases, we admire and know personally.
Send us a photo of the room you want to decorate and we can offer you suggestions.
You have at your disposal a telephone number (+34 630 491672), whatsapp and a contact form that we will respond within 24 hours.
What others say about us