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Wodaabe Man Preparing for Charm Dance

Carol Beckwith1992

African Ceremonies

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

A Wodaabe man wraps a 12-foot-long turban in preparation for the Yaake dance, a competition of charm and personality. He applies pale yellow powder to lighten the face; borders of black kohl to highlight the whiteness of the teeth and eyes; and a painted line from forehead to chin to elongate the nose. These applications are believed to enhance his masculine beauty.

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  • Title: Wodaabe Man Preparing for Charm Dance
  • Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
  • Date: 1992
  • Location: Niger
  • Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
African Ceremonies

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