Bedick Tribe

The Bedick are a minority tribe with Mali origin. They fled for the Islam into southern Senegal - Kedougou - and created their traditional villages on top of the hills. Although they turned to Christianity, many animistic aspects stayed and they did not loose their traditions. The Biwol Bedick live in the village of Iwol, the Bonapasse Bedick live in the village of Ethiouwar. In addition to ear piercing of Bonapasse Bedick, the Biwol have also a nose piercing.

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The Head Of Ethiouwar Bedik Village, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

The Head Of Ethiouwar..

Biwol Bedick Eldery Woman, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Biwol Bedick Eldery..

Bedick Eldery Man, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Bedick Eldery Man

Typical Bedick House, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Typical Bedick House

Baobab Near Iwol Village, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Baobab Near Iwol Village

Typical Bedick Houses, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Typical Bedick Houses

An Eldery Man Preparing Mats In Ethiouwar, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

An Eldery Man Preparing..

Biwol Bedick Woman, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Biwol Bedick Woman

Women Bringing Water To The Village Of Ethiouwar, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Women Bringing Water To..

A Bedick Kid, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

A Bedick Kid

Bedick Woman Processing Crops, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Bedick Woman Processing..

An Eldery Woman Making Beads, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

An Eldery Woman Making..

Biwol Bedick Woman, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Biwol Bedick Woman

Biwol Bedick Woman, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Biwol Bedick Woman

Biwol Bedick Woman, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Biwol Bedick Woman

Tree And Sky, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Tree And Sky

A Bedick Kid, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

A Bedick Kid

Boy, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Boy

Ibel Village, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Ibel Village

Typical Bedick Houses, Bedick Tribe, Senegal

Typical Bedick Houses