Dogon agriculture
Dogon agriculture is a traditional agricultural practice from the Dogon people of Mali, characterized by their use of terraced fields and their reliance on millet, sorghum, and other staple crops. #traditional #agricultural Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
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The Dogon people of Mali have a deep knowledge of the star system Sirius, including knowledge of its companion star, which was not discovered by Western astronomers until the 20th century. #star #people
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A traditional form of architecture found in Mali, which is characterized by its use of adobe and mud-brick construction and intricate decorative designs. #traditional #form Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDogon astronomical knowledge
A system of astronomical knowledge and observation developed by the Dogon people of Mali, which includes a detailed understanding of the movements of stars and planets and reflects a deep connection to the natural world. #system #observation
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The Dogon people of Mali have a traditional calendar that is based on observation of the star Sirius and the movement of the sun and moon. It has a 260-day cycle divided into 13 months of 20 days each. #people #mali
Read MoreDogon cosmology
A complex and elaborate system of spiritual and cultural beliefs found among the Dogon people of Mali, which is based on the worship of ancestral spirits and deities and the belief in a cyclical, interconnected universe. #complex #elaborate Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDogon Creation Story
The Dogon people of Mali believe that the world was created by a god named Amma, who created the earth and the sky and all living things. According to the Dogon creation story, Amma created the first humans from clay and brought them to life, and also gave them the knowledge of agriculture and animal…
Read MoreDogon door carving
Traditional use of highly repetitive patterns in door carving by the Dogon people of Mali, which involve the use of highly symbolic and intricate patterns to create functional and decorative doors. #use #highly Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDogon face painting
Dogon face painting is a traditional practice from the Dogon people of Mali, characterized by the use of natural pigments such as clay and ash to create designs on the face and body, often used during cultural celebrations and rituals. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDogon granaries
Dogon granaries are traditional granaries from the Dogon people of Mali, characterized by their use of mud, thatch, and other materials to store food and protect it from animals and the elements. #traditional #people
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