
The Dama of Ambara: To Enchant Death
1974 • Directed by
Jean Rouch
Documentary
Every five years, the mask society of the Dogons of Sanga, Mali, organizes a great Dama, a ceremony to end the period of mourning and drive away "the dangerous thing". The Dama shown here is for seven dignitaries, one of whom was called Ambara Dolo.
Release Date
1/1/1974
Rating
0.0/10