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Climbing the Cliffs



Ireli villagers use ropes made of baobab bark to climb the Bandiagara cliffs in search of pigeon guano and Tellem artifacts.

The pigeon guano is used as fertilizer and can be sold at the market for $4 per sack.

The Tellem artifacts, such as brass statues and wooden headrests, bring high prices from Western art collectors.

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