IFAN Museum, Dakara, Senegal
The IFAN Museum is one of the oldest, and indeed one of the only, African art museums in West Africa. Located at Rue Emile Zola in Dakar, it houses some of the most important collections of ancient artefacts from Francophone Africa, as well as serving as a prime location during the Dakar Biennale, to promote contemporary African artists.
The museum is also the main cultural research centre for French West African colonies, so there is a huge variety of pieces from Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau. This includes objects and art from all aspects of traditional life including ancient weaponry, tapestry, musical instruments, clothes and masks.
The museum building itself may not be world class, with some shabby corners, and the odd power cut (and a lack of staff), however the collection itself is distinguished.
Epic Senegal Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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