Few puzzles in the history of human civilization are as captivating — or as fiercely debated — as the astronomical knowledge attributed to the Dogon people of Mali, West Africa. For centuries, this ...

Growing up near the village of Sangha on Mali's Bandiagara Escarpment, Amahigueré Dolo always felt compelled to make art. How could he not? He lived in the heart of Dogon country, which is famous for ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. "The word ginu stands for the house ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. "Villages in Dogon country along the ...

The Kanaga mask is used in deeply sacred rituals by the Dogon people of Mali Carving this mask is as important a ritual as the ceremonies in which the mask is used The carver a blacksmith finds the ...

Looking to watch African Carving A Dogon Kanaga Mask? Eliot Elisofon's 1974 Documentary film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Kanopy. Is ...