| The Islamized communities of the Ligbi and of the Jimini who live as traders and artisans among non-Moslem groups in extensive areas of northern C�te d'Ivoire are known for an institution called Do or Lo, one of whose most striking public manifestations is colorful masquerade dancing. Their masks are danced during the funerals of distinguished Moslem holy men, and their performances also mark critical moments during the Muslim calendar year, and at the end of Ramadan, the month-long Islamic fast. The masqueraders are greatly admired for the grace of their dance movements, which they perform in pairs and in perfect unison. The performance of the maskers is accompanied by drums, singing and dancing. Prayers and sacrifices alternate for a full week before the assembled village. If you have more information concerning this object, its symbolism, its ritual use, its ethnos group, do not hesitate to leave us a comment while clicking over the lower button...
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He who is unable to dance says that the yard is stony. 
