KOMIAN Rituals

The Anyi ethnic group is a subgroup of the Akan nation. This tribe of the Ivory Coast use the word ‘Komian’ to refer to trance, that is to say a spiritual possession. This term can also be applied to people and in this case it refers to those people, mainly women, who have been initiated to communicate with the world of spirits. According to tradition, the Anyi tribe Komian priestesses of the Ivory Coast also play the role of healers, resolve conflicts and enthrone the king or tribal chief.

Extended info about Anyi People.