Village Koboutjirey

village in plains at base of long dune ridge; Fulbe-Rimaibe (former slaves of Songhay) and freeborn Fulde; farming and herding; extensive gardens (date palm, African eggplant, tomato, cassava, cabbage, lettuce)

Location
15°17'54.00"N, 1°39'19.68"W; (15.30, -1.66) source: Dogon project
Transcribed name
kobucirey (Fulfule), kòbù círèy (Songhay HS, "red fig.tree")
Language
Western Niger Fulfulde Fulfulde speaking majority, some Tamashek speakers
Surnames
Maiga, Gariko, Dicko, Sidibe, Diallo

Photos

Description
near Hombori
Date
2011-06-01
Creator
Location
15°18'0.00"N, 1°38'60.00"W; (15.30, -1.65)
Description
near Hombori
Date
2011-06-01
Creator
Location
15°18'0.00"N, 1°38'60.00"W; (15.30, -1.65)
Description
near Hombori
Date
2011-06-01
Creator
Location
15°18'0.00"N, 1°38'60.00"W; (15.30, -1.65)