One of the most amazing ceremonies in dance, costume and ritual can be seen in the Mask Dances done by the DOGON people of Western Africa/Mali. The Dogon perform with their dancing masks to honor the passing of a respected elder. This "dama" dance ceremony will often last for three days and involve dozens of dancers representing figures from the animal world, male and female powers, and the afterworld. Once the dama dance has been performed, the aged bones of the elder are placed high in the win
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One of the most amazing ceremonies in dance, costume and ritual can be seen in the Mask Dances done by the DOGON people of Western Africa/Mali. The Dogon perform with their dancing masks to honor the passing of a respected elder. This "dama" dance ceremony will often last for three days and involve dozens of dancers representing figures from the animal world, male and female powers, and the afterworld. Once the dama dance has been performed, the aged bones of the elder are placed high in the win
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The Dogon Mask Dance at the village of Tireli, Dogon in Mali. The Dogon are an ancient tribe from Mali known for their elaborate ceremonial masks used for celebratory dances performed by the men of the tribe. The masks serve to connect the Dogon people to the world of heaven where the afterworld exists, and Earth, which provides food, shelter and life. • • • Video by Gozilah | Tribes Inspiring Workplaces
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The Dogon Mask Dance at the village of Tireli, Dogon in Mali. The Dogon are an ancient tribe from Mali known for their elaborate ceremonial masks used for celebratory dances performed by the men of the tribe. The masks serve to connect the Dogon people to the world of heaven where the afterworld exists, and Earth, which provides food, shelter and life. • • • Video by Gozilah | Tribes Inspiring Workplaces
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The Dogon people of Mali perform powerful masked dances that honor their ancestors and guide the spirits of the dead. Wearing towering wooden masks carved from a single piece of wood, dancers leap and spin to the rhythm of drums during funerals and sacred ceremonies. Each mask represents a spirit, animal, or force of nature — turning every movement into a living story passed down through generations, keeping Dogon history and beliefs alive. #culture #mask #dance #tradition #tribe #africa Video c
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The Dogon people of Mali perform powerful masked dances that honor their ancestors and guide the spirits of the dead. Wearing towering wooden masks carved from a single piece of wood, dancers leap and spin to the rhythm of drums during funerals and sacred ceremonies. Each mask represents a spirit, animal, or force of nature — turning every movement into a living story passed down through generations, keeping Dogon history and beliefs alive. #culture #mask #dance #tradition #tribe #africa Video c
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