Mali; Dogon (African people); Dogon (African people) -- Social life and customs; Dogon (African people) -- Religion and mythology; Dogon (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies; Dance; Sculpture
Like many cultures, the cliff-dwelling Dogon peoples of rural Mali in West Africa have special beliefs and practices related to death. It is believed that after a person dies, even if his body is removed, his spirit remains in his home. The spirit...
Africa, East; Tanzania -- Social life and customs; Nyamwezi (African people); Rites and ceremonies -- Tanzania; Tanzania -- Religion; Sculpture; Ancestor worship
The religion of the Nyamwese peoples of East Africa, like many traditional African religions, focuses upon a creator God and the eternal spirits of deceased ancestors. One central practice involves saying special prayers and making offerings to...
Headgear; Bambara (African people); Bambara (African people)--Social life and customs; Mali
This headdress, called Chi-wara, represents the half-human, half-antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people of Mali how to farm long, long ago. Farming is very important among the Bamana, providing their main source of food and income. Each year,...
