BURKINA FASO. Province of Poni.
Lobi country, in the area of Gaoua.
Small village of Bouli (Birifor ethnic group).
At Nofuté Hien's home.
Last funeral, "Kodan", of Koundiema Hien, who died at the age of 130 in October 1997.
Tuesday 3rd March, 1998, morning.

From January to April because of the dry season, farming is slowed down. This gives the Lobi ethnic group the opportunity to celebrate the traditional "last funerals". Months after the burial of an elderly person, the wealthiest families organise "2nd funerals" to let the soul of the deceased leave the houses and join their ancestors. During several days families and friends gather to dance, drink and make sacrifices.