Aïcha Gninin Touré is reshaping the field of archaeological ceramics in Côte d’Ivoire. She is only the third woman Ivorian archaeologist and her energy and enthusiasm mean that she has made huge contribution right from the start of her career. For example, as a student herself, she organized and led a symposium of 20 Ph.D. students at the 15th West African Archaeology conference. Her passion for archaeology and inspiring young archaeologists has singled her out as a true #trowelblazer!
Currently a lecturer and researcher at the Institute of Anthropological Sciences, Félix Houphouët Boigny University, her 2018 doctoral dissertation at the same university was on ceramic production in the North Ivory Coast, entitled The art of terracotta in Korhogo / Ivory Coast XVIII th century to today. She has published extensively on the evolution of ceramic production, exploring issues of technology and social identity, particularly the role of men and women.
On excavation, 2020.
Outside her archaeological achievements, Aicha’s colleagues have highlighted her interest and involvement in environmental issues, the education of disadvantaged young people and promoting cultural heritage. In 2018 Aïcha founded, and currently chairs, the NGO Min-dja (my heritage), an organisation that focuses on promoting the knowledge, protection, enhancement and dissemination of the cultural and natural heritage of Côte d’Ivoire. She is also on the management committee and French-speaking editor of the West African Journal of Archaeology (WAJA) of the West African Archaeology Association.
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