Mapiko
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mapiko is a noun meaning A traditional masked dance of the Makonde, associated with coming-of-age rituals.
Meaning
A traditional masked dance of the Makonde, associated with coming-of-age rituals.
Example Sentences
Now, after a protracted civil war and the establishment of multiparty democracy, the mapiko tradition is thriving in freestyle mode.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maskandi, kachina, unyago, goli, chikunga, chakacha.
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