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Bidyogo

Bidyogo People

Bidyogo Information Location:Coast of Guinea-Bissau Population:20,000 Language:Bidyogo Neighboring Peoples:Baga Types of Art:Several types of statues are carved to house the spirits of ancestors. Seated figures are usually used for divination and magic. Two main types of masks are used in initiation. Bull masks and shark or swordfish masks are very naturalistic. History:Although not much is known about the origins of the Bidyogo, their language definitely connects them with the ...

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