This action was radically different from all the variety of dances and rituals that we happened to see in Côte d'Ivoire. This is a real ritual of seeing off the spirit of a deceased initiated person. Usually such rituals are not shown to tourists. It cannot be held in the village without a reason, because the shamans who agreed to show it to us chose a place in the forest.
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The masks that are used in the ritual symbolize the strength and power of the "guides" who along the way will not allow evil forces to steal the soul of the deceased. the panther accompanies the shamans everywhere. [youtube]7i8zeZAEylQ[/youtube]
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