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Chewa Nyau Society Mask, MalawiChewa Mask, Malawi A carved wooden Mask with a greenish blue pigment accented with black paint and adorned with old burlap bag strips and raffia grass, with obvious age and field use. The Chewa of Malawi and Zambia are primarily an agricultural People with a Matrilineal Social Structure. The Nyau Society consists of both male and female Initiates, with different rituals and roles ascribed to each. Masks are worn by male members of the Society only.
- Chewa Mask, Malawi
- A carved wooden Mask with a greenish blue pigment accented with black paint and adorned with old burlap bag strips and raffia grass, with obvious age and field use.
- The Chewa of Malawi and Zambia are primarily an agricultural People with a Matrilineal Social Structure. The Nyau Society consists of both male and female Initiates, with different rituals and roles ascribed to each. Masks are worn by male members of the Society only. Nyau Masks may have several uses. Most commonly, the Mask is considered to embody the Spirit of a Deceased Ancestor, and therefore the Masquerader has "immunity for any acts while masked".
- Some Masks embody undesirable social traits and are accompanied by derisive songs; these are used for instruction of the Young. Nyau Society Masks are danced at most major life events, including Adult Initiation, the elevation of a new Chief, and Funerals.
- Masks may be made of wood, leather, feathered nets, or basketry that resembles an animal and fits over the entire body.
- Features: Masks frequently have stylized, sometimes exaggerated features, such as prominent cheekbones, gaping mouths, and sometimes, inlaid or painted teeth, and are often fitted with fabric, feathers, or fur to conceal the Dancer.
Types and Subjects:
Ancestral Spirits: Representations of Spirits or Ancestors.
Animal Spirits: Masks representing local Fauna and Bush Spirits.
Social Critiques/ Foreigners: Caricatures of outsiders, including British Colonial Officers, Missionaries, and Traders.
Specific Characters: Popular characters include "Simoni" (representing a British Official) and others mocking Foreign Values.
Function: Beyond their artistic value, these Masks are used in performances to educate, entertain, and maintain Social, and Ancestral, Connections.
- Measurements: The Mask measures approx 10 inches tall.
- No display stand included
- Provenance: Dr Michael Conner, Ill, USA. (Likely field collected by him as well)
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The slothicorn is our dogs FAVORITE toy. The rainbow coloring is so cute. She loves playing with the unicorn horn. The horn is starting to fall off, but it's lasted a while since this is her #1 choice to play with. Will order another when it finally needs to be replaced. 10/10.
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Perfect Squeaky Toy for My Exes Deranged Dog
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My ex-beau and I are still friendly and we exchange Christmas presents. This year, I wanted to make sure that his utterly nutty and completely bonkers Aussie, Diego, got a new toy so that he has added enrichment in his enclosure. Diego really enjoyed this toy! A perfect size for him and a loud squeaker, which my ex will undoubtedly appreciate being squeaked non-stop while he is trying to game with his various assortment of video game people. Worth every penny. Diego’s smiling face is proof of his delight in his adorable Slothicorn. Squeak away, Diego! Squeak away!
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A little smaller than we'd hoped but all in all he's pretty cool and our dogs loved him.
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Worth it!
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Wanted to keep this for myself! Made well, size is perfect for a 90 pound pup, durable enough for a non chewer (she cleans their fur but doesn’t chew anymore). Durable enough that has been left outside during Summer storms and washed/dryed a couple times already (I use a laundry bag) and still has its adorable shape.
Great value for the money, though I might need to buy another one for myself! *^_^*
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