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Dogon Funeral Dance

Dogon Funeral Dance
Wearing elaborate wooden headdresses, Dogon tribesmen in Mali leap in a funeral dance. Dancing and drumming continue to be an important part of traditional religious ceremonies, and about 15 percent of African peoples practice indigenous religions.
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Africa; African Art and Architecture; Culture; Mali (country); Funeral Rites and Customs; African Religions
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