The Dama of Ambara: To Enchant Death

Category: 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.

Status: Released
Release date: 1974-01-01
Run time: 60 minute / 1:0
Director: Jean Rouch
Production Country: France