Preservation · Partnership · Shared Responsibility

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Help shape a lasting home for African artistic heritage, cultural knowledge, and future generations.

An invitation to dialogue and collaboration
Carved animal figure adorned with cowrie shells from the museum collectionTribal and Ethnic Art Center BKO
Our Purpose

A heritage entrusted to the future

Based in Bamako, Tribal and Ethnic Art Center BKO is developing an African-led institution dedicated to the care, study, interpretation, and transmission of artistic and ceremonial traditions. Its museum building has been constructed; public opening and programming remain in preparation.

Ways to Collaborate

Partnerships with purpose

01 / HERITAGE

Conservation & Documentation

Explore partnerships supporting object care, photography, cataloging, archival research, and responsible preservation.

02 / KNOWLEDGE

Research & Education

Collaborate on scholarship, bilingual publications, educational resources, and the transmission of knowledge with source communities.

03 / COMMUNITY

Cultural Exchange

Build dialogue among African institutions, cultural custodians, scholars, and communities across Africa and its diaspora.

A Shared Vision
“To preserve African art is also to preserve the knowledge, memory, and human relationships that give it meaning.”
Begin a Conversation

Become a cultural partner

We welcome thoughtful inquiries from cultural organizations, universities, heritage professionals, patrons, and friends of African art. Each proposal can be considered in light of the museum’s mission and responsibilities to the communities represented.

Institutional Contact

Tribal and Ethnic Art Center BKO

Baco Djicoroni ACI · Bamako, Mali

a.bah@spiritofartinafrica.com

Discuss a Partnership

This page is an invitation to discuss collaboration, not an active online fundraising or donation portal.

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