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Musée de Manega, Cultural heritage museum in Manega, Burkina Faso

The Musée de Manega contains multiple exhibition halls showcasing traditional artifacts, funeral pieces, and collections of historical items from the Niger Valley region.

Founded in 1997 by Frédéric Pacéré Titinga, this museum preserves forty funeral artifacts, tubes, and terracotta objects dating from the 2nd to 11th century.

The museum displays ancient Mossi rifles, Boura flutes, and numerous traditional instruments that reflect the rich cultural practices of Burkina Faso communities.

Located 55 kilometers northwest of Ouagadougou, the museum provides guided tours and educational programs about traditional medicine and local healing practices.

The Sacred African Slab of the Fourth World stands within the museum as a representation of African solidarity and community preservation.

Inception: 1997

GPS coordinates: 12.91000,-1.69500

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:09

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