Bewigged man dancing at Zangbeto ceremony in Heve-Grand Popo village, Benin

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Zangbeto (not shown in this photo) is the traditional vodun guardian of the night. Its performance guarantees protection against bad spirits and malicious people. Zangbeto also performs miracles to prove its powers.

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Size: 2848px × 3532px
Location: Benin
Photo credit: © Michele Burgess / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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