A Kokou ceremony in Benin. Kokou followers ignite gunpowder and inhale the smoke. The inhalation of gunpowder is used to regain strength for the ceremony.
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A Kokou ceremony in Benin. To demonstrate the power of the ancient warrior god, two initiates in trance slash themselves in the arms and chest with knieves, as a priest officiates.
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A Kokou ceremony in Benin. Blood spurting from a head wound does not deter a young voodoo initiate in his ecstatic dancing
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