Leaping Bobo Funeral Mask, Burkina Faso Funeral maskers are a blur of explosive energy as they spin, twirl, and jump their way through a set of acrobatic dances. To the loud accompaniment of horns and drums, literally designed to wake the dead, the dancers contort their bodies, sometimes disconnecting the heads of the masks and spinning them independently. This powerful spectacle aims to drive away any souls who have outstayed their welcome in the living world.
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