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Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai
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Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai

(Funerailles A Bongo: Le Vieux Anai)

19791h 10mDocumentary

Overview

In 1972, the Dogon of the Bandiagara cliff in Mali celebrated the funeral of Anaï Dolo, head of the Bongo Masks Society, who died at the age of 122. On this occasion, the large Bongo mask, is erected and for twenty days, family members, elders, men from neighbouring villages purify the village.

Created By

Director
Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch

Alternative Titles

Le vieil AnaïFR
Funérailles à Bongo: Le vieil Anaï, 1848–1971FR
Funeral at Bongo: Old Anaï, 1848–1971US
Status
Released
Original Title
Funerailles A Bongo: Le Vieux Anai
Production Countries
France, Mali