The Village Chief, Dogon Country
The position of chief is one of great honor and responsibility. The village chief is the arbitrator of disputes amongst citizens of the village. He is chosen from a prominent family and is usually one of the "village elders". It is the responsibility of the chief to bring an improvement to the village. Examples of such improvement projects include a digging a well, building a school or bringing electricity to the village.
This chief is dressed in traditional cotton, indigo dyed dress.
Tirelli, Mali
The Village Chief, Dogon Country
The position of chief is one of great honor and responsibility. The village chief is the arbitrator of disputes amongst citizens of the village. He is chosen from a prominent family and is usually one of the "village elders". It is the responsibility of the chief to bring an improvement to the village. Examples of such improvement projects include a digging a well, building a school or bringing electricity to the village.
This chief is dressed in traditional cotton, indigo dyed dress.
Tirelli, Mali