The Somba women (also known as Betammaribe), who live in northern Benin and Togo, perform traditional dances deeply connected to their spiritual and community life.These dances are performed during agricultural rituals, initiations, and funeral ceremonies, and often symbolize strength, fertility, and connection with ancestors. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The Somba women (also known as Betammaribe), who live in northern Benin and Togo, perform traditional dances deeply connected to their spiritual and community life.These dances are performed during agricultural rituals, initiations, and funeral ceremonies, and often symbolize strength, fertility, and a connection to their ancestors. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The Somba women (also known as Betammaribe), who live in northern Benin and Togo, perform traditional dances deeply connected to their spiritual and community life.These dances are performed during agricultural rituals, initiations, and funeral ceremonies, and often symbolize strength, fertility, and a connection to the ancestors.The women wear skirts made of plant fibers or colorful fabrics, adorn their bodies with clay or white ash paint, and wear necklaces and bracelets of beads.During the da
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The Somba women of Benin and Togo perform traditional dances where dried, decorated, and sometimes seed-filled gourds are used as percussion instruments. By shaking or beating them rhythmically, they accompany the songs and movements, reinforcing the connection between music, community work, and festive rituals. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The traditional pottery of the Somba women—a people also known as Batammariba, who live in northern Benin and Togo—is one of the most important artisanal expressions of their culture. It is characterized by being entirely handmade, without a potter's wheel, and by being deeply connected to daily life and spiritual practices. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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Among the Somba women of northern Benin and Togo, dried gourds play a vital role not only in domestic life but also in traditional music.When hollowed out, dried, and decorated, these gourds become percussion instruments. The women use them in community celebrations, ritual chants, and dances. By striking them with their hands, shaking them with seeds inside, or rubbing them against another surface, they produce rhythmic sounds that accompany the women's singing.Furthermore, each gourd can have
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