Sahelian Craftsmen

West African builders.

Overview

Sahelian Craftsmen, using mud and wood, built mosques and homes in West Africa, traditional era.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick, organic forms.
• Ornate wooden supports.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Notable Works

• Great Mosque of Djenné (Mali, 13th century).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Traditional.
• Religious, Residential: Mosques, homes.
• Sahelian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defines West African vernacular style.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)