The Djenné region in Mali has revealed numerous terracotta animals and reptiles. The reason for these zoomorphic sculptures is unclear, but it is thought they represented half-divine beings revered in particular sanctuaries. Tenenkou is located north of Djenne in the inner Niger Delta in Mali.
The Djenné region in Mali has revealed numerous terracotta animals and reptiles. The reason for these zoomorphic sculptures is unclear, but it is thought they represented half-divine beings revered in particular sanctuaries. Tenenkou is located north of Djenne in the inner Niger Delta in Mali.
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29 W x 16 D x 29 H cm |
