Axes are stuck into a tree by fighters in Togo's Evala Festival to provide them protection.
In the village of Yade the fighters stick axes into a sacred tree that will protect them from harm during their fights There are many such beliefs some of which are prohibited for outsiders to view that are a part of this festival
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Location: Yade, Kara Region, Togo
Photo credit: © Max McClure / Alamy / Afripics
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