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The Chokwe, Lunda, Lwena, Luchari, and Mbunda are related people who share territories in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.[1] One of their most important traditions is the mukanda initiation of boys into adulthood, which includes the participation of masked characters called mokishi or okishi. The mokishi often dance accompanied by drum ensembles, including single-headed and friction drums (featured in the Africa gallery). This "full-bodied" Mbunda Utenu mask represents a guardian of the initiation camp. It holds a spear to convey the image of a prominent hunter and protective ancestor. The photo mural shows an Utenu ready to pound rhythmically on grains in preparation for mukanda graduation ceremonies. The mortar and pestle assume musical instrument like qualities, creating a beat that the audience follows by clapping, singing, and dancing to honor the ancestor and the ceremony. We read about the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) on Trip Advisor - it was the top rated attraction in Phoenix - and now we can see why! The museum is dedicated to musical instruments from around the world - the collection is fascinating, the exhibits are great and the hands-on displays were fun. We spent almost 5 hours here and still felt rushed - this place is definitely worth a detour. I know nothing about musical instruments so if you happen to know what a particular instrument is, please feel free to comment on it. I tried to include as many labels as possible. The museum is in Phoenix, AZ - we visited it in March 2014. |
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| Author | Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA |
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