4.4

Everyday Life on Stage

In the performances of sogo bò, everyday life becomes the subject and thus art itself. It is therefore no surprise that women can be found here pounding millet. This is an everyday sight in Mali, as the grain is a traditional ingredient in many dishes.

Puppets: Nyò susu-musow (Two women pounding millet) Construction & performance: not yet established Date: not yet established Material: wood, textile, metal Provenance: not yet established