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Kakilambe

Kakilambe is a mask-dance of the Baga-people that live in the coastal area of Guinea. Origianally it was played on the Baga-drums that are simalar to the djembe.

Kakilambe is a very important mask of the Baga people, that appears only once a year. The spirit of the Kakilambe is revered as the protector against evil entities. He appears to make important declarations about the present and the future.