Makonde
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- proper noun
- One of the most important events in the life of a Makonde was initiation.
- Makonde sculpture
- Makonde art
- Makonde carver
Examples
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As elsewhere in the world, "tradition" among the Makonde has been sustained and continuously redefined upon an ever-changing substrate.
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The Makonde language is known for its complex syntax and rich vocabulary.
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To compound matters, during recent years the quantity of Makonde art available seems to have been in decline.
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Europe has always been much more receptive to Makonde sculpture than the U.S.
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Mapiko masks are another ritual form of Makonde wood sculpture.
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Carvings like these taught morality lessons to young Makonde initiates.
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Isn't it possible that Makonde art really is different because it responds to the Makonde's own value of uniqueness?
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The carved stoppers for these vials were among the items that first attracted Portuguese patronage of Makonde sculptors.
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A Makonde family often celebrates important milestones with traditional rituals.
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Many rituals practiced by the Makonde reflect their rich cultural heritage.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Makonde is the name of a people from southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique and also the name of their language. That's why Makonde can mean the people themselves or the language they speak.