Togu na and Cheko Change and Continuity in the Art of Mali
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content: National Museum of African Art (U.S.)
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content: National Museum of African Art (U.S.)
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content: Africa
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content: National Museum of African Art (U.S.)
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content: "Togu na and Cheko Change and Continuity in the Art of Mali" video
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content: 1 Item (videocassette (28:00 min.) (umatic , sd., col., 1 in.)
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content: 1989
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content: Video 1
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content: Produced by Stanski Media Resources for the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1989.
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content: Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
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content: Videorecording of two forms of art of Dogon and Bamana peoples in Mali, West Africa, in 1989. Text accompanying video for sale reads, "Togu na and Cheko: Change and Continuity in the Art of Mali explore two forms of art in present-day Mali, West Africa. For the Dogon peoples, the meetinghouse, or toguna, is the centerpiece of each village. Men gather to discuss matters involving the entire community. Its massive millet-stalk roof is supported by columns masterfully sculpted with figures in high relief. The Bamana peoples have developed a unique form of communal theater, called cheko. The principal actors in cheko performances are colorful, animated puppets. Some of these puppets are small enough o be manipulated by hand. Others tower above the rooftops of the village and require tow or more people to move them. These fascinating Dogon and Banana works of art depict both traditional and contemporary themees. They vividly show how art continues to evolve in Africa today."