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Masked ceremonial Dogon dancers on stilts near Sangha, Bandiagara escarpment
Filename: 252-11093.jpg
Size: 3328 x 4992 (3.9MB)
Date: 25th July 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding
© Gavin Hellier
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Masked ceremonial Dogon dancers on stilts near Sangha, Bandiagara escarpment
Masked ceremonial Dogon dancers on stilts near Sangha, Bandiagara escarpment, Dogon area, Mali, West Africa, Africa
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1129020
© Gavin Hellier
African Ethnicity Arts Entertainment Balance Balancing Bandiagara Costume Cover Covering Dancer Disguise Dogon Enclosing Energy Escarpment Festival Festivity Friend Friendship Leisure Activity Life Style Mali Mask Movement Only Men Outfit Perform Performance Performing Power Sangha Stepping Stilt Walk West Africa Western Africa Full Body
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vibrant print captures the essence of a traditional Dogon festival in Mali, West Africa. The image showcases masked ceremonial Dogon dancers on stilts near Sangha, against the stunning backdrop of the Bandiagara escarpment. In this full-length shot, two male dancers can be seen in colorful costumes, walking and standing with perfect balance on their towering stilts. Bathed in warm sunshine, they exude energy and friendship as they perform their captivating movements. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the rich cultural tradition and rural life style of the Dogon people. The dancers' outfits cover them from head to toe, encasing them in an air of mystery and seclusion. Their masks add an element of power and disguise to their performance. Against the picturesque countryside setting, these skilled performers demonstrate their agility and grace while stepping with precision along the escarpment's edge. The blurred motion captured by Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding adds a sense of dynamism to the scene. This image is a testament to Africa's diverse cultural heritage and serves as a reminder that traditions are still alive today despite modernization. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in this unique travel destination where customs come alive through arts entertainment like these masked ceremonial dances performed by only men
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