Mali

1998

The name Mali means “the place where the king lives. Inhabited since 250 B.C., became a market centre and an important link in the trans-Saharan gold trade.

During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. From its peak in 1300, Mali has been distinguished by its impressive mud-based architecture. The old town of Djennè and the Dogon’s cliff of Bandiagara, had been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Bambara village, Mali 1989. Mud granary raised off the ground to preserve millet crop

Djennè, Mali 1989. Woman coming home from the market

Dogon village of Songo, Mali 1989. Mud granary raised off the ground to preserve millet crops

Mopti, Mali 1989. Woman at the Niger fish market

Mopti, Mali 1989. Fulani/Peul woman wearing gold plated bronze earrings

Mopti, Mali 1989. Coming back to the mud house

Sangha, Dogon Country, Mail, 1989. Large mud family dwelling called “Ginna”

Bandiagara, Mali 1989. Dogon masks worn to perform in ceremonies

Djennè, Mali 1989. Welthy men use umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun

Bambara village, Mali, 1989. Mud kitchen

Bambara village, Mali, 1989. Mud granaries

Sangha, Mali. Senior man under the Togunà, the most important public building of the Dogon community

Dogon land, 1989. The cliff of Bandiagara

Fashion on the street Next Project

West Berlin 1988. Armored cars along the wall that separated the city. Adv. campaign for Massimo Osti © Daniela Facchinato