Dogon Men's Meeting House
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Creator(s)
Malian
Time period
creation date: ca. 20th century
Location
Site: Bandiagara (Mali)
Cultural context
Malian
Description
"The togu na is a basic element in the Dogon village, not just a physical building but as an associated reference point to the whole village. The togu na is a meeting place, a place for teaching and working, for rest and conversation. The considerable modifications in the type of togu na as well as in the close relationship of the building with the outside, correspond largely to the three areas of the Dogon land: the highland area, the rocky belt, and the plain. Only the roof remains unchangeable as far as its material is concerned and the way it is built which suggests a ritual involving the whole community." [Spini T. and S., 1977: Togu Na. The African Dogon House of Men, House of Words. Rizzoli International Publications].
exterior, stone columns and wooden roof beams, height from ground to supporting beam of 3 feet, June 1981
Work type
Meeting house (religious building)
Medium
mud
wood (plant material)
Type
Image
Rights
(c) 1981 Mark Horton
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All rights reserved
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