Before revision: This is the case of the Toguna (variable spelling: togouna, to'guna), in Dogon Country, Mali, a low-roofed structure reserved for men,Afribone.com built that way so that no one can stand up and try to take the upper hand in a fight.</ref> In his autobiography, Nelson Mandela, who was born in Transkei to a Xhosa family, cites the tribal meetings that were held regularly at the Great Mansion.Nelson Mandela''Un long chemin vers la liberté, Fayard, 1995 With the Baoulé, depending on the circumstances, meetings may be held under the "apatame" (traditional "arbor") of the village chief, usually located in front of his house, but the chief may also go to the house himself.
After revision: This is the case of the Toguna (variable spelling: togouna, to'guna), in Dogon Country, Mali, a low-roofed structure reserved for men,Afribone.com built that way so that no one can stand up and try to take the upper hand in a fight.</ref> With the Baoulé, depending on the circumstances, meetings may be held under the "apatame" (traditional "arbor") of the village chief, usually located in front of his house, but the chief may also go to the house himself.