Title: Coming of age in Africa initiation in the Bwa village of Dossi /
Authors: Roy, Christopher D.; Laughing Dove Films.
Publisher: Christopher D. Roy,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Initiation rites Burkina Faso Dessi.; Bwa (African people) Burkina Faso Dessi Rites and ceremonies.; Rites and ceremonies Burkina Faso Dessi.; Ritual Burkina Faso Dessi.; Dessi (Burkina Faso) Social life and customs.
Abstract: Shows how the young men and women of the N'Kambi clan of the Bwa people of central Burkina Faso prepare for the celebration of their transition from the world of children to the world of adults. Looks at how they learn the songs and dances of initiation and make traditional masks.
Contents: Sacrifices -- Costumes -- Painting -- Procession -- Dances -- Final dance.