Marcel Griaule
Marcel Griaule was a French ethnologist and anthropologist known for leading the Dakar-Djibouti expedition from 1931 to 1933, which aimed to study African cultures but controversially resulted in the collection of thousands of artifacts that were sent to France. His work sparked debates about colonialism and the ethics of cultural appropriation.
Born on Dec 18, 1898 (126 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 611 | $73,000 | 71$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 49,525 | $2,700,000 | 2,049$ |
| Totals | 2 | 65,899,489 | 50,136 | $2,773,000 | 2,120$ |
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France:
Marcel Griaule directed the expedition during which the birds were omnipresent.
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Luxembourg:
Marcel Griaule described ritualized exchanges of aggressive jokes in West African cultures as safety valves that reduce tensions within kinship groups.
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France:
Marcel Griaule piloted the Dakar-Djibouti expedition under the guise of scientific research.
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