BURKINA FASO. LOBI LAND. 04/03/98.
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.
Province of Poni, village of Djiliniora. Lobi ethnic group.
At Tilpite KAMBOU's home. Last funeral ("bobour") of his first wife Palatona KAMBOU who died the 20th of December 97.
Preparation of the millet beer ("taan") also called dolo.