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Blier illuminates the extraordinary architecture of the Batammaliba people of Western Africa, revealing these buildings as texts through which we can read the beliefs, psychology, traditions, and social concerns of their inhabitants. In doing so, she explores the role of vernacular architecture as an expression of culture.

Architecture, Somba (African people) --- Somba (African people) --- Architecture Somba (Peuple d'Afrique) --- Somba (Peuple d'Afrique) --- Social life and customs. --- Moeurs et coutumes --- Architecture --- Related to --- Society --- West Africa