Thiès - Senegal
Senegal
This costume, inspired by the shape of the chameleon's head, the community's totem animal, is worn by women in the Opaluk, Odebatcha and Odepeka age groups. During the dance, the dancers' slow, cautious movements are reminiscent of the chameleon's gait. It is compulsory for the Eyok and Epeka dances.
It is made of aluminium decorated with coloured wool, wire and plastic.