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Graphic symbolism in the Dogon granary: grains, time, and the notion of history
Journal of African studies • 3 (1) • Published In 1976 • Pages: 35-50
By: Flam, Jack D..
Abstract
As the title suggests, this source is concerned with the symbolic significance of the Dogon granary. The author begins with a discussion of Dogon graphic symbolism in general and of how Dogon graphic design is anchored in the nature of Dogon thought. He follows with a description of the construction and physical characteristics of one particular Dogon granary. In the symbolic analysis of the granary Flam discusses 1) the relationship between the construction of the granary and the nature of Dogon thought and 2) the mythological events and characters and cosmology of the Dogon recalled and commemorated in the structure of the granary.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Art Historian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Gerald Reid ; 1988
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1962
- Coverage Place
- Sanga, Bandiagara Circle, Mopti Region, Mali
- Notes
- Jack D. Flam
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 74648490
- LCSH
- Dogons (African people)