Toguna Structure
At the heart of every Dogon village is a small structure called a toguna. It is the central meeting place for the men of the village, who discuss important matters and swap stories beneath the shaded roof. The short height of the toguna encourages all gathered to sit down and resolve differences in the seated position. There is no room to stand up and argue!

Carved Support Beams
The intricately carved support beams reveal information about the history and culture of the Dogon. Mythological stories about the eight original ancestors from whom all Dogon peoples are decendants.