Cultural practices and expressions linked to the ‘M’Bolon’, a traditional musical percussion instrument
Inscribed in 2021 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding The M’Bolon is a musical instrument with a large...
Coming forth of the masks and puppets in Markala
Inscribed in 2014 on UNESCO The coming forth of the masks and puppets is a ritual festivity practised among the Bambara, Bozo, Marka and Somono...
Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali
Inscribed in 2011 on the List of Intangible Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding The secret society of the Kôrêdugaw is a rite of wisdom...
Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké
Inscribed in 2009 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding The Sanké mon collective fishing rite takes place in...
Cultural space of the Yaaral and Degal
Inscribed in 2008 (3.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2005) The cultural...
Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities
Inscribed in 2013 on UNESCO Algérie – Mali – Niger Imzad music is a characterstics feature of tuareg communities and is performed by woman on a...
Cultural practices and expressions linked to the balafon of the Senufo communities
Inscribed in 2012 on UNESCO Mali – Burkina Faso – Côte d’Ivoire The balafon of the Senufo communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte...
Septennial re-roofing ceremony of the Kamablon, sacred house of Kangaba
Inscribed in 2009 on UNESCO The Malinke and other peoples of the Manden region of south-west Mali gather every seven years to celebrate when a...
Manden Charter, proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga
Inscribed in 2009 on UNESCO In the early thirteenth century, following a major military victory, the founder of the Mandingo Empire and the...
Gule Wamkulu
Inscribed in 2008 on UNESCO Malawi, Mozambique et Zambie Gule Wamkulu was a secret cult, involving a ritual dance practiced among the Chewa in...
