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Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali
La société secrète des Kôrêdugaw, rite de sagesse du Mali
The secret society of the Kôrêdugaw is a rite of wisdom central to the cultural identity of the Bambara, Malinké, Senufo and Samogo peoples of Mali. Initiates dress in ragged coats adorned with red bean necklaces and a large quantity of miscellaneous items. They provoke laughter with behaviour characterized by gluttony, caustic humour...
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