Wolo mask dance

[bubudi]

the wolo protects the maize at night from animals. a celebration is held to honour them. the wolo masks gather to dance in the village square and are given money or other gifts in appreciation for the spectacle and of course for their service during the season.

filmed in fissadou, hamana in september 2009.
musicians: nansadi kourouma & sakala conde (djembe), laye kouyate (sangba), mamady camara (dununba), fode (kensereni).