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Tongo Hills and Tengzu shrine

Ungefähr 1,5 Stunden Autofahrt von Nalerigu entfernt erreichen wir über sandige, mit Schlaglöchern übersäte Wellblechpisten die Tongo Hills, ein Hochplateau aus bizarren, schwarzen Steinen in der Steppe. Zu Füßen der Tongo Hills covers the northern savanna of Ghana.

Tongo Hills in the savanna

There are about 300 people, led by a tribal leader, the "chief". Once we have the "chief" obtained the permission, it goes past the meeting place of the actual village to a small hill. Pointed cones are used to store in the village of offerings and fetishes.

"chief" obtaining the permission of the

to achieve assembly of "chiefs" from the Northern Region

To Tengzu Shrine, we have to climb the hill, and divest ourselves so far that the upper body and knees are bare. In one corner of the cave, which is accessible only through a low gap, is the offering box, a large pile of animal bones and feathers. On the other side of the cave sits the priest who accepts the sacrifice and mediator between the spirits of the shrine, victims and people. Photography is up there prohibited.

tip cone for offerings and fetishes

entrance to Tengzu shrine