The Dogon Land, the living mythology in Mali

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May 10th 2011

Published: May 10th 2011

The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of Bandiagara in the Mopti region. The population numbers between 400,000 and 800,000. The Dogon are best known for their mythology, their mask dances, wooden sculpture and their architecture. The past century has seen significant changes in the social organization, material culture an... Read Full Entry

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Michel Piccaya

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Michel Piccaya is an independent and freelance travel photographer. Currently based in Brussels from where he works on assignments & personal projects. As a travel photographer, my studio is the world outside my door and the only equipment I need is a camera and a fervency to look for new horizons. Subject or location does not restrict me, only by an obligation to record the world we see with honesty and compassion. More than just exotic locations and wild adventures, travel photography is about seeing our surroundings with fresh eyes and childlike enthusiasm. Miche... full info

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