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Mali Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in Mali

Traditional crafts range from the striking masks of the Bambara, Dogon and Malinko peoples, to woodcarvings, original designs in ebony and bronze, woven cloth, and mats, gold and silver jewellery and copperware. Excellent pottery is made in the Ségou region, while Timbuktu is a good centre for iron and copper articles, including swords, daggers and traditional household utensils.

Shopping hours

Mon-Sat 0800-1800; some open Sun 0900-1700.

Nightlife in Mali

Bamako has a good selection of nightclubs with music and dancing.

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