Abdou Mani Dan Maningo Aboubacar
Studies in Arts and Cultures Program, Université Abdou Moumouni, Niamey, November 2018
Where are you from?
I come from the Maradi region
Describe your object?
My object is a traditional necklace commonly called a “Tondizeye” worn by Peul women to embellish themselves during the holidays
Where is your object from?
It comes from the Tillabery region
How is your object meaningful to you?
It is meaningful to me because it is essential to Peul womens’ dress, because any Peul woman not wearing it is not worthy of the Peul name or of being beautiful
How do you see yourself as an artist in your community?
I can see myself as an artist who would be able to educate people about my local artistic heritage thanks to my artistic talent.
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