Woodworking in Mali. African Masks, Ornamental Spears, Metal Working.

Mask Carver in Mali Africa

Broulaye Kante: Traditional Woodworker in Ouelessebougou Mali Africa

Traditional Woodworking in Mali. African mask carving. Ornamental spears.
Broulaye Kant African Woodworker Family Photo Traditional wood carver Broulaye and friends
Broulaye Kante with friends Ousmane Doumbia (chauffeur) and nurse Diane (from US).

 
<<< Broulaye with his family in Ouelessebougou. Their home is traditional mud construction, with thatched roofing mixed with modern materials.

Carving wood with small hatchet
Broulaye begins working a small piece with a hatchet. 		African spear maker fans coals
Wheel system fans coals to heat metal for ornamental spear.

Traditional metal working in Mali Africa.
Hammering hot metal against anvil spike. 		African Mask Carving Tools
African mask carving tools are similar to an axe, but the blade is set at right angles to the handle. The tool is called an "adze." The blade is curved to follow the arc of the swing, allowing quick removal of wood. Typically it is used to hollow out the back of a mask, carve bowls, stool seats, and anything requiring a smooth recessed surface.

Working with hot metal
Working with hot metal requires tongs and pliers to avoid burns.

African Masks
Finished African Masks by Broulaye Kante              

ornamental spear traditional woodworking from ouelessebougou Mali Africa

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Hand-carved African Masks from Mali, Bamako, Ouelessebougou, bambara

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