*Note that all information presented here is distilled from an imperfect translation process, and therefore possibly inaccurate. Our guide spoke no English.
The people of Burkina Faso, like some Native American tribes, revered totem animals. This mask represents the bantam cock. If memory and imperfect understanding serves, it was used to inspire warriors before battle.
Fertility goddess |
This sculpture represents a pregnant woman, with its distended belly and laden breasts.
This costume was used by the village shaman during religious ceremonies.
These dyed cloak, scepter, and wand were symbols of power, wielded by the king, back in the days of the Bantu empire. Alas, I know very little about this empire other than that its heyday was before the appearance of the Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
That's all for now. I'm coming back to America in about 6 days. I may post before then, but if not, see you when I get back.
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Hi Dade, it's Shawna Haase. I just want to tell you that I have really enjoyed reading about your travels. We sent you an Evite to our annual Halloween party - sure hope you can come! Have a safe trip back.
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