Kumina Play
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Celebration under the Kindah Tree
Blowing of the Abeng
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Celebration Under the Kindah Tree
Libation is an imporatant part of the ritual that takes place under the Kindah Tree
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Playing the Drum
Drumming is an essential part of the ritual celebration
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Playing the Drum under the Kindah Tree
Drummers are skilled in the art of attracting ancestral spirits and controlling them when they possession of the bodies of dancers.
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Possession under the Kindah Tree, January 1, 2017
Spiritual possession of dancers is one of the signs of the presence and active participation of the ancestors in the celebration.
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Procession through Accompong Town
The procession from the Kindah Tree on its way to the monument of Cudjoe
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Maroon Food
Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by the Accompong Maroons
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Maroon Food
The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is traditionally carried out by male elders.
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Revival Table
Revival Tables such as the one featured here serve to appease the spirit realm, which includes both ancestral and celestial spirits.
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Constructing the Tadjah
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13 July 2006
Tadjah Details
A close-up of the intricate designs that adorn the tadjah
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