The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art, Dakar
Created in 1936 and officially materialized in 1960, the Théodore Monod Museum of African Art has, like several other museum institutions, experienced a particular trajectory. An
“Bandji” or palm wine, element of cultural heritage
The palm tree is a plant of the Arecaceae family. The variety found in West Africa is the oil palm or Guinea eleis. It has several uses. Apart from the use of its seeds to produce
Bògòlan and indigo: iconic fabrics in West Africa
When it comes to fabrics made by artisans in West Africa, bògòlan and indigo inevitably figure prominently. In fact, each of these names derives from the method of dyeing used to
Visit of the Civilizations Museum of Côte d’Ivoire
The holidays give us the opportunity to pay a visit to the Civilizations Museum of Côte d’Ivoire, formerly called the National Museum of Abidjan. The Civilizations Museum of
The Dogon People: an Unknown History
Located 800 km northeast of Bamako, the capital of Mali, 120 km from Mopti and 45 km from Bandiagara, the Dogon country covers an area of 48,374 km². The Dogon are believed
Textile Know-how: a heritage that is preserved in Grand-Bassam (Côte d’Ivoire)
Located 43 km from the economic capital of the Ivory Coast, the city of Grand-Bassam is above all a major heritage and cultural place. It was indeed the first capital of the Ivory