Musée Préfectoral de Kissidougou

The Musée Préfectoral de Kissidougou is a regional museum in Kissidougou, Guinea. Created in 1971,[1] it is noted for its collection of masks, which are believed to have magical powers.[2][3]

Musée Préfectoral de Kissidougou
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LocationKissidougou, Guinea
Coordinates9°11′17″N 10°05′52″W / 9.188°N 10.0977°W / 9.188; -10.0977
Collectionsmasks

In a 2019 interview, the museum director discussed a major renovation of the museum.[4]

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  1. ^ Directory of museums in Africa. London; New York: Kegan Paul International. 1990. ISBN 978-0-7103-0378-3.
  2. ^ Ham, Anthony (2009). West Africa. Lonely Planet. p. 423. ISBN 978-1-74104-821-6.
  3. ^ Hudson, Kenneth; Nicholls, Ann (1985). The Directory of Museums and Living Displays. London: MacMillan Publishers. p. 465. ISBN 978-1-349-07016-9. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  4. ^ Souleymane TaÏré(?) (28 December 2019). "Entretien : Le directeur préfectoral du musée de Kissidougou à cœur ouvert à notre rédaction". Guinea News(?).