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Funeral Rites for Women in Bongo
FRANCE · 1973

Funeral Rites for Women in Bongo

Jean Rouch
Dogon funeral rituals women's roles in ceremonies Mali village life death and mourning practices cultural traditions
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Synopsis

In Mali, women's funeral rite takes place in the village of Bongo, in Dogon country.

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