Animist Collection

A beautiful carved door of the Dogon Country. Mali, West Africa

A decorated escarpment at the Dogon village of Songho. Magic symbols spread the wall where circumcision of boys takes place each year. Dogon Country, Mali, West Africa

The Sancta Sanctorum of an animist holy man (Mali)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Wakching Village, Nagaland, northeast India, animist lizard-like wood carvings
Animist lizard-like wood carvings on the side of the meeting hall, Wakching Village, Nagaland, India

Mali, Dogon Country, Koundu. A small settlement built among rocks near the Dogon village of Koundu. Dwellings have flat roofs while granaries to store millet have pitched thatched roofs

Animist family burial tomb near Buhit in rural Samosir Island, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Animist hanging coffins still in use today, on limestone cliff in Echo Valley, Sagada, Cordillera, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hanging coffins of Animistic Applai elders entombed on limestone cliffs, Sagada Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mount Popa, centre of Nat worship, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Animism: A Journey through Cultures and Beliefs" Embark on a captivating journey into the mystical realm of animism, where ancient traditions and spiritual beliefs intertwine with nature's wonders. In Mali, West Africa, a beautifully carved door welcomes you to the Dogon Country, revealing a culture deeply rooted in animist practices. As you wander through the Dogon village of Songho, an adorned escarpment captures your attention, showcasing their reverence for spirits that dwell within. Venturing further into Mali, you encounter the Sancta Sanctorum of an animist holy man. Here, secrets are whispered between realms as rituals unfold in devotion to ancestral spirits. Across continents in Nagaland, northeast India, intricate lizard-like wood carvings adorn Wakching Village—a testament to their animistic faith that reveres every living creature. In Myanmar's Loikaw region stands Chitkel village; its old wooden ceremonial posts stand tall against time as Kayah girls proudly pose before them. Sumatra Island beckons with its rural landscapes and reveals an animist family burial tomb near Buhit—an ethereal resting place honoring ancestors amidst Indonesia's Southeast Asian charm. Africa holds many treasures within its borders—Benin unveils sacred forests like Kapasse (aka Foret Sacree), where statues depicting voodoo deities embody the essence of animistic worship. Ghana too embraces this ancient belief system; here hanging coffins still grace limestone cliffs in Echo Valley—a poignant reminder of life's eternal connection to nature. As we delve deeper into these diverse cultures and landscapes united by their shared belief in animism, we discover humanity's profound respect for all things living. From West Africa to Southeast Asia and beyond—animism thrives as a timeless thread connecting us back to our roots and reminding us that harmony with nature is at the core of our existence.