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Mandingo dancers dancing a cullunjee
Mandingo women dancing a cullunjee. They wear tall feather hats, painted faces, and grass skirts, and beat time with drums and wooden castanets. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso, taken from Giulio Ferrario's "Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World," published in Florence, Italy in 1843, showcases a lively gathering of Mandingo women performing the traditional dance known as the Cullunjee. The Mandingo people, also referred to as the Mandinka, are an ethnic group primarily residing in the West African countries of Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. The women in this image proudly wear tall, conical feather hats, their faces adorned with intricate paint designs, and grass skirts that sway rhythmically with their movements. The dancers beat out the time with a combination of drums and wooden castanets, their expressions reflecting the intensity and joy of the performance. The Cullunjee dance is an integral part of Mandingo culture and is believed to have originated from the Mande Empire, which once spanned a vast area of West Africa. The dance is traditionally performed during celebrations, such as weddings, harvest festivals, and other communal gatherings. The energetic and synchronized movements of the dancers are thought to represent various aspects of nature, including the rain, the sun, and the earth. This exquisite illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Mandingo people and the vibrant traditions that continue to thrive in West Africa. Antonio Sasso's skillful use of handcolouring and copperplate engraving techniques brings the scene to life, capturing the essence of this dance and the spirit of the Mandingo people.
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