Sacred fishing in Entogo /

Shows ritual fishing in a pond in Eastern Mali by the Dogon people. The Dogon arrived in Eastern Mali in the 14th century. Once a year they organize a ritual fishing trip to the Entogo sacred pond to bring good luck to all the participants. The date for fishing is carefully chosen by the elders and...

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Other Authors:	Wenger, Allan (Narrator), Catteau, Manuel (Producer), Lelièvre, Olivier (Director)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	Paris, Ile-de-France : ZED, 1999.
Series:	Ethnographic video online, volume 1 Master of the spirits
Subjects:	Dogon (African people) > Mali. Dogon (African people) > Fishing. Dogon (African people) > Rites and ceremonies. Dogon (African people) > Social life and customs. Dogon (Peuple d'Afrique) > Mali. Dogon (Peuple d'Afrique) > Pêche. Dogon (Peuple d'Afrique) > Rites et cérémonies. Dogon (Peuple d'Afrique) > Mœurs et coutumes. Dogon (African people) Mali. Online media. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Films autres que de fiction. Documentaires.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)