Dogon Dancers ,Hands ( please roll down for explanation)

The Dogon county is situated on a mountain range the "Fallais" that are streching along 250 km. The road is nearly impossible even with 4x4 vehicles. They have a special culture.

While visiting them, They have prepard tribal dances with musks and other symbols of their culture, that were later explained to us. Each musk and symbol has a meaning. One of the most interesting places in Mali.

 

Thanks for your impressions, Pnina

There are many kinds of them, each has a story, and a meaning, this one is an example.

Thanks, Pnina

This shot is nice. But the attached works are incredible! I think that you should publish them too.

Hi Igor, glad to see you, thanks. According to your request I will upload the first of the two which is a real sight of the dancers in the village square..

Pnina, many thanks for taking us to the colorful and beautiful land of Dogons. Our planet is a beautiful place to explore to such diverse cultures,traditions,and customs. I like your writeup.

I love the weathered hands. It really sets the mood well. Nice job.

Thanks Amal and Robert.

I like the composition on this too Pnina, something we probably wouldn't notice in a full sized image of him... excellent and colourful details. Do they touch the ground with their hands during the dance?

Beautiful

Peta, No, if I remember right, they dance with all sort of totems, musks, sticks etc. they are seating on the ground but not while they are dancing.

 

 

what a wonderful colour composition ! Pnina, fantastic, cheers Jana

Thanks for your visit and comment, Jana.Colors In Mali are an importent part of otherwise hard life.

Pnina, GREAT! The color, the hands the composition...I love it!

Great intersting pictures and explanation,Pnina.compliments

 

Shuki

I find so interesting how this pic communicates so much as it is.

 

Great work!!

All three images are wonderful! I'm glad you uploaded the image of the dancers. I think you ought to consider uploading the photo of the mask, too. Although, I would have to agree that this is the best of the three. I like that the image is only of the hands ... the ring and the rough texture of the hands and nails works very well. I also love the colors!

My favorite one of this folder(at the moment).

Wonderful folder that I missed when uploaded. This shot is fantastic. A close up that gives all the colour and flavour. I can, even, smell and feel the dust and heat. A great document. Congratulations