"These ritual masks represent a sophisticated folk art form both beautiful and mysterious, representing different demons that are believed to have caused diseases. Carved of wood and pigmented with natural hues and resins, they’re infused with a spirit and animation. The patina of a ritual mask, darkened by years of use, and repairs upon repairs tell the tale their importance in ancient village communities."

"There has been considerable variation in identities of the sanni demons, their associated diseases, and masks. Most agree to 18 demons in total, but searches have revealed more than 30 possible names. However, the 18 most commonly described forms in authoritative texts are fairly consistent."

"The mask known as Dahaata Sanniya or ‘eighteen disease’ is studded with 18 diseased faces atop a pair of their gods and 2 spirits — the spreader of pain through disease and other, the savior, are placed vertically apart. "

beautiful clip!educational as well!

Alan, I am not sure what you mean as I am bumbling here. You can email me at: sunburstsmile3@yahoo.com
and thanks for any help in clipmarks. how do you 'public save' and followers save'? I just click on "save my clip".

Silvana

WOW What beautiful ritual costumes and religious practices. They believe that disease is punishment from
evil spirits. Interesting!