makishi

Examples

• All

• Women are taught that the makishi's elaborate appearance and characterization belong solely to men.

  Academic text (1998)

• During makishi performances in the village, the mothers take the important role of dance leaders.

  Academic text (1998)

• More powerful than other medicines, it teaches the women to respect makishi.

  Academic text (1998)

• Men keep the makishi's secret, and women allow men to think this is their exclusive knowledge.

  Academic text (1998)

• Women transformed into makishi also appear during women's initiations among the Chokwe in Angola.

  Academic text (1998)

• The illusion of secrecy is a fundamental difference between men's and women's makishi in the Kabompo District.

  Academic text (1998)

• Both cultures distinguish between makishi avamala (masks of men) and makishi avampwevo (masks of women).

  Academic text (1998)

• During the festival, the dancers wore stunning makishi masks that mesmerized the audience.

• The makishi performed intricate movements, showcasing the rich culture of Zambia during the ceremony.

• At the initiation ceremony, the appearance of the makishi signified the start of important rituals.

Synonyms

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vsmakishi

• South African

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A traditional masked dance and secret society of the Chewa people in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique

is a mask, dancer, or ceremonial performance mainly used in rituals and festivals

Surface Forms

Etymology