 Those associated with a recent death are seen as imbued with a kind of contagion for a short period of time.When "bilo" or "salamanga" healing rituals are being conducted, the "ombiasy" may erect a special barrier ("kiady") in front of the entrance to the house where the ceremony is being held as an indicator that anyone whose family member has recently died (as well as any foreigner or stranger outside the community) is forbidden to enter for concern about breaking the power of the healing spell.Dance among the Bara is influenced by the movement of the zebu they have traditionally herded for centuries.