The to guna literally translates to “house of words”—it is a men’s meeting house and considered to be the center of the community. A to guna is often sited in a high place overlooking the village. The roofs of the structures are constructed of layers of millet stalks, which can be over six feet deep and supported by wooden beams. Read More

In African cultures, many sculptural works have been created and used as devices to help ensure married couples are able to procreate. One of the most pervasive concerns of African societies is continuity. This is because the future of the family and the group depends on the ability of the present generation to sire and bear children. Read More