Senufo-Tagba of West Africa

The Senufo people live in West Africa. Experts estimate their population at over 2,500,000. Sharing a common language and culture, the Senufo live in a region that encompasses parts of the nation-states of Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast), and Mali. The Senufo speak about nine major dialects within Senari, their common language, dividing the people into different language groups. Three of these linguistic groups live in Burkina Faso: Senufo-Kulele, Senufo-Nanerge, and Senufo-Tagba.

This online exhibit concentrates on village life among the Tagba of Burkina Faso. Farming is the main way of life in a Tagba community. Family and kinship ties are important. Relationships are based upon respect for the wisdom and experience of elders. Responsibilities and celebrations are shared by all.

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  Moussa the Big, a local blacksmith, healer, and famous hunter.
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  This porch provides shelter from the sun while letting in a cooling breeze.
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  A retired hunter wearing a mud cloth shirt.

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