BURKINA FASO. Province of Poni.
Lobi country.
Village of Bakono (Lobi ethnic group), Kpan-bilou district.
At Tiofité Oussé's. Third day of the last funeral, "Bobour", of Tiofité Oussé, chief of the village, born around 1918, deceased on 8th August 1997.
Various preparations for the ceremony and hairdos.
Wednesday 11th March, 1998, in the morning.

From January to April because of the dry season, farming is slowed down. This gives the Lobi ethnic group the opportunity to celebrate the traditional "last funerals". Months after the burial of an elderly person, the wealthiest families organise "2nd funerals" to let the soul of the deceased leave the houses and join their ancestors. For several days families and friends gather to dance, drink and offer sacrifices.