The Dogon stilt walkers and masked dancers are something else! #culture #tribe #tradition #africa #dance #dogon #masks Video credit: /ginopop | Unrestricted Borders

The traditional dance of Dogon tribe #dogon #festivaldogon | Mali paw b di

The Dogon Mask Dance at the village of Tireli, Dogon in Mali. The Dogon are an ancient tribe from Mali known for their elaborate ceremonial masks used for celebratory dances performed by the men of the tribe. The masks serve to connect the Dogon people to the world of heaven where the afterworld exists, and Earth, which provides food, shelter and life. • • • Video by Gozilah | Tribes Inspiring Workplaces

#HistoryMatters: A Focus on the Dogon People in Mali The Dogon people of Mali are believed to have originated in ancient Egypt, though they have stories of traveling from the Mande kingdom. What is known for sure is that they settled along the sandstone cliffs by the Bandiagara Escarpment probably during the 15th or 16th century. The Dogon people are known for their legends about their origins and knowledge about space and extraterrestrials. The Dogon people are also famous for their intricately