They build houses from mud banco. Every year after rainy season their structures required some renovation works.
During hot days the house's roof is best slepping place.
I was travelling from village to village looking for Bateba - a wooden carvings which help Lobi community to communicate with spirits called Thil.
I spent several days at Cati's compound. Cati liked to show his skills in archery. His arrows always reached target.
One afternoon Cati, his wife and daughter dressed their best clothes. We walked to next village where funaral ceremony lasted.
People of different age were dancing for some hours. The xylophone music was fast and aggressive.
The group of 4 - 5 dancers entered place and went slowly around the gathered crowd. After one minute they moved faster and started trance dance. Their bodies began to jump with wild vibration.
When dancers felt tired another group repleced them in the center. All dancers hold wooden sticks. Xylophone music was played without a break.
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