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The tadjah is ready for the procession.
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Mr. Leroy Jagasar and friends engaged in the construction of…
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A close-up of the intricate designs that adorn the tadjah
Constructing the Tazia - 13 July 2006 (4).tif
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Revival Tables such as the one featured here serve to…
The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is traditionally carried out by males as in this image.JPG
The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is…
Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by the Accompong Maroons.JPG
Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by…
Procession through the town from the Kindah Tree.JPG
The procession from the Kindah Tree on its way to the…
Possession under the Kindah Tree.JPG
Spiritual possession of dancers is one of the signs of the…
Playing the drum under the Kindah Tree.JPG
Drummers are skilled in the art of attracting ancestral…
Playing the drum.JPG
Drumming is an essential part of the ritual celebration
Libation is a part of the ritual that takes place under the Kindah Tree.JPG
Libation is an imporatant part of the ritual that takes…
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