Village Gassi (near Banggel-Toupe)

village on edge of plateau overlooking valley; originally populated by Fulfulde speakers (Kansaye]) from Kani in Tommo-So zone; farming and herding; extensive gardening in valley

Location
14°40'35.34"N, 3°37'18.60"W; (14.68, -3.62) source: Dogon project
Transcribed name
gasi (Fulfulde), gásà (Dogul Dom)
Language
Western Niger Fulfulde Fulfulde-speaking but majority are ethnic Dogon (Tommo)
Surnames
Kampo, Diallo, Kansaye [kàⁿsâj]

Photos

Description
valley sandy plain with huts
Date
2011-04-01
Creator
Location
14°41'0.00"N, 3°37'W; (14.68, -3.62)
Description
village
Date
2011-04-01
Creator
Location
14°41'0.00"N, 3°37'W; (14.68, -3.62)
Description
valley with Borassus palm grove
Date
2011-04-01
Creator
Location
14°41'0.00"N, 3°37'W; (14.68, -3.62)