The Dama of Ambara: To Enchant Death 1974 Directed by Jean Rouch Le Dama d'Ambara: Enchanter La Mort

Every five years, the mask society of the Dogons of Sanga, Mali, organizes a great Dama, a ceremony to end the period of mourning and drive away "the dangerous thing". The Dama shown here is for seven dignitaries, one of whom was called Ambara Dolo.

Country France
Production Country France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 1 January 1974
60 mins
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