Building memories By KATHERINE ECHOLS, Chronicle correspondentSep 26, 2002 Rita Salter ...

People cannot go to Mali's Dogon region to witness its spectacular ancient culture, so the Dogons brought their dancing, wrestling and architecture to the Sahel nation's capital. They are known ...

DOGON COUNTRY, Mali — The woman balanced a large bundle of firewood on her head, steadying it with her left hand. In her right, she grasped the handles of a black plastic bag. Yet, she still ...

Object Details Author Dieterlen, Germaine Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI Notes The procession of Dogon masks that come out to perform during dama ceremonies, or the end of ...

France24 (Video) Mali Dogon festival: Celebration in heart of Bamako. Posted: February 5, 2025 | Last updated: February 5, 2025. Mali holds its masked dance Dogon festival for the tenth year.

In the Dogon society of West Africa the practice of divination provides a framework for ethical reflection. Divination invites reflection on actions and their consequences in society, as well as ...

The “Dogon” series was produced following Gilliam’s time in West Africa, where he immersed himself within communities on the fringes of modern society; the Dogon tribe living in the central plateau ...