Tchekpo Dance CompanyElisabeth MaséTHE COAT Trailer from ochre lighting Watch Video
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Description: THE COATnnTCHEKPO DANCE COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH ELISABETH MASEnnMen and women of different denominations are gathering in themarket square of Ouidah, Benin (West Africa) to embroider a redcircular cloak made of heavy linen with their own designs turning itinto a social painting. They are addressing what in their views isworthy of protection. All participants are wearing outfits that match thesame ochre yellow color of the embroidery yarn. The population isinvited to commission their own wi
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