architecture
The Mwena at Kalinago Barana Autê
A steep thatched A-frame shelters an open passage at Kalinago Barana Autê.
The story behind the place
Kalinago Barana Autê is a cultural village celebrating the living heritage of Dominica’s Kalinago people. Its own website identifies the Mwena as an A-frame, separately from the covered communal Karbet. The steep thatch, exposed timber ribs and open passage give this structure its shape. Look beneath the roof to see how the wooden members carry its covering. The village is a modern place for sharing culture and skills, rather than an untouched settlement from the distant past.
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Read more from the sources
- Kalinago Barana Aute — Mwena and KarbetKalinago Territory cultural website
