Iron is a raw material used in the manufacture of high-performance tools. The widespread use of iron has led to changes in the way societies are organised. Understanding the mechanisms involved in iron production is approached here by studying the settlement of the Jèmè-irin blacksmiths and the iron-making traditions present on the Bandiagara plateau (Dogon Country). Thanks to the combination of different disciplines, our research has enabled us to identify the historical, geographical and social diversity of the Jèmè-irin. The Jèmè-irin caste was formed in the Dogon Country from an indigenous population base, to which were successively added populations mainly from the inland Niger delta. The steel industry is not just about blacksmiths. T...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
Iron is a raw material used in the manufacture of high-performance tools. The widespread use of iron...
International audienceWhile the Dogon people have been the subject of well documented and published ...
International audienceWhile the Dogon people have been the subject of well documented and published ...
International audienceSince 2002, within the framework of the international and interdisciplinary re...
International audienceSince 2002, within the framework of the international and interdisciplinary re...
Le fer est une matière première permettant la fabrication d'un outillage performant. Son usage et sa...
Le fer est une matière première permettant la fabrication d'un outillage performant. Son usage et sa...
Le Gajaaga est une des anciennes formations politiques Soninké fondées à partir du 8ème siècle par l...
International audienceIron production has played a part in the history of Africa for more than 2,500...
International audienceIn the framework of the European Research Council-funded “Crossroads of Empire...
International audienceIn the framework of the European Research Council-funded “Crossroads of Empire...
International audienceIron production has played a part in the history of Africa for more than 2,500...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
Iron is a raw material used in the manufacture of high-performance tools. The widespread use of iron...
International audienceWhile the Dogon people have been the subject of well documented and published ...
International audienceWhile the Dogon people have been the subject of well documented and published ...
International audienceSince 2002, within the framework of the international and interdisciplinary re...
International audienceSince 2002, within the framework of the international and interdisciplinary re...
Le fer est une matière première permettant la fabrication d'un outillage performant. Son usage et sa...
Le fer est une matière première permettant la fabrication d'un outillage performant. Son usage et sa...
Le Gajaaga est une des anciennes formations politiques Soninké fondées à partir du 8ème siècle par l...
International audienceIron production has played a part in the history of Africa for more than 2,500...
International audienceIn the framework of the European Research Council-funded “Crossroads of Empire...
International audienceIn the framework of the European Research Council-funded “Crossroads of Empire...
International audienceIron production has played a part in the history of Africa for more than 2,500...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...
International audienceIron production has played a key role in the history of Africa for more than 3...