The Dama of Ambara: To Enchant Death

Original title: Le Dama d'Ambara: Enchanter La Mort

Every five years, the mask society of the Dogons of Sanga, Mali, organizes a great Dama, a ceremony to end the period of mourning and drive away "the dangerous thing". The Dama shown here is for seven dignitaries, one of whom was called Ambara Dolo.

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Le Dama d'Ambara: Enchanter La Mort

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