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

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

Vidéo 1457. Danse des masques Kanaga, peuple Dogon, Bamako, Mali. Classé patrimoine mondial de L’UNESCO, au double titre de la nature et de la culture depuis Décembre 1989, le Pays Dogon est un sanctuaire dont les valeurs reposent sur une philosophie et une religion complexes et riches. La découverte de l’univers culturel Dogon, monde admirable et fascinant, nécessite l’assistance d’un guide agréé. Les villages sont des mosaïques de maisons appelées « Ginna » : chaque bâtiment s’accrochant au mo