SAEDNEWS: In northern Ghana and Burkina Faso, within the Kingdom of Dagbon, a small tribe of 160,000 known as the Kassena live and speak the Kasem language. Their social cohesion is reflected in their fascinating and distinctive homes.
According to Saed News’ tourism service, the images you see show the houses of the Kassena tribe in a village called Tiébélé. Located near the Ghanaian border, the village is famous for its unique house designs. Here, men build the structures using mud and clay, but it’s the women of the tribe who complete them with exquisite hand-painted decorations.
Every building in the village is adorned with symbolic patterns inspired by nature, all created using natural materials instead of artificial paints. For example, red hues come from clay, while black is made from charcoal.
Tiébélé has become a favorite destination for tourists due to its authentic and striking architecture. Yet, because it remains a fully traditional, tribal community, the village is carefully protected to preserve its cultural heritage.
