The traditional Kumpo Dance.The Gambia's Berending Kumpo dance originated from the 'Cassa' sub-group of the Jola tribe in the eastern most part of the Sahelian region and is a masquerade which is popularly displayed in the Foni (Fonyi) District and Casamance (Dombondier) region of Senegal.The Kumpo mask is made up of thin dried palm leaves which are beige in colour and cover the dancer from head to toe. The other feature is a stick which is secured to the performer's head which he uses to spin a