Dogon
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- proper noun
- The first feature is discernible, as mentioned, in Dogon mosques like those of Kani Kombole (Fig. 11) and Koporo-Kenie-na.
- Dogon people
- Dogon of Mali
- Dogon art
Examples
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Griaule asserts that the Dogon individual consists of "life force" (nyama) and a "conscious shadow."
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Scholars drew on these creation stories to interpret the imagery of Dogon sculptures (Fig. 2).
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However, the oldest type of Dogon construction is not the mother house but the sanctuary.
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Additional versions of the Dogon creation myth were presented in his subsequent works.
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In the face of Christianity and Islam, it is important to understand the reality that Dogon masks in fact represent.
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With increased desertification, young Dogon men are often forced to seek work in cities further afield.
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At a lecture I gave in 1998, the image of contemporary Dogon masquerade (Fig. 2) incited shock amongst my audience.
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Walter van Beek contends that Griaule attributed to the Dogon a cosmology and genesis that is unrecognizable in their contemporary society.
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The Dogon people are renowned for their intricate wooden masks used in traditional ceremonies.
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A visit to the Dogon community showcases their vibrant cultural practices and stunning architecture.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dogon is the name of an ethnic people in Mali, from the name they or nearby groups used for them. So Dogon refers to the people, their culture, art, and the places where they live.