dogon (african people)

Text and plentiful color photos present an overview of the Dogon people of Mali in West Africa, showing their everyday lives, their beliefs, and their culture.

"Take an in-depth look at treasured sites associated with the rich cultural history of Africa by travelling to Ghana, Mali and Madagascar. In Ghana, investigate the rich Gold Coast, the home of the Ashanti kingdom, which flourished in the 18th century, and the famed clay villages of the Dogon people in Mali. Then it's off to the beautiful tropical island of Madagascar to investigate the ancient and little known Vazimba culture, a people whose name means "those who have always been there"--Container.

Describes the history and customs of the Dogon, who live in Mali and Burkina Faso.

Describes the life, history, and culture of the Dogon people who live in Mali and Burkina Faso in West Africa.

Ekundayo, a Dogon spirit brought to America from Africa, inhabits the body of a young African American slave on a Virginia plantation, where he experiences loss, sorrow, and reconciliation in the months preceding the Civil War.