Numun Foli - 18x24 watercolor
 
Numun Foli, from the book Djoliba Crossing: Journeys into West African Music and Culture, available here: djolibacrossing.com
 
Numun is the Malinké word for blacksmith, and this painting depicts the festival that celebrates the important work that the blacksmiths do in the village. This is based on my travels to Guinea, West Africa, where I studied music.
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Numun Foli
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Numun Foli

"Numun" means blacksmith in Malinke. This painting depicts the dance of the Numun, at the celebration of the blacksmiths in Guinea, West Africa.

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