Makitshi Mask

Mask Id:
665
Name:   
Makitshi
Country: 
Zimbabwe
Location:
Northern area of Zimbabwe Victoria Falls
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Makishi Community
Material Used:
Jute,coloring material
Length:  
63 cm
Breadth:
24 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

Makitshi Communities although living in the northern part of Zimbabwe Victoria Falls area, come from Zambia. They are makers of some of the best masks, costumes much as they are some of the best and well known music and dance society. Their dances are done at special dance ceremonies such as initiation (into manhood ceremonies). More than eight dances are played with one lead drum dictating what movements the dancer does does or should do. A shaker is also used to guide the dancer as they are not in the "physical" and normal world. The dancers (spirits) bring luck, knowledge and also heal sickness. During the dancing, audiences present their sacrifices/gifts to the spirits who then bless them.

 

Makitshi