The village of the mind, like a Pueblo village or a Habitat, contains the "collective unconscious and conscious"   thoughts, memories  and activities of our minds. 
 

The wood portion of this piece was cut with a computer controlled laser cutter in 1993.  Note the burnt edges of the wood.  Shown in the photo is a painted paper figure in red that represents the activities of the mind.  In 1999, brass figures and ladders connecting the levels were added (although not shown in the photo).  The horizontal planes contain an array of slots which accept these additions.  The elements of the minds can be changed and moved about much like in a doll house.