Some three decades ago I became aware of the Dogon people through a book called “Conversations with Ogotemmelli,” by Marcel Griaule. For me, this interesting culture always symbolized the great ...

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This dusty village located 340 mi/550 km northeast of Bamako is the gateway to the Bandiagara Escarpment, a rocky cliff 125 mi/200 km long that provides shelter to the fascinating Dogon people. T ...

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 ...

A DRY, biting wind swept in from the Sahara as my young guide, David Dolo; my driver, Mahmadou; and I followed a local animist priest up a rocky trail in Dogon country in central Mali. Below us, the ...

UNESCO will support the social cohesion and resilience of communities suffering from years of armed conflict in central Mali as part of a major new project, made possible through USD 1 million in ...

Bandiagara, Mali — A generational event offers a chance for local unity and self-discovery. I can remember many moments of wonder from my youth. I recall gathering by moonlight in my village to hear ...