“Kapoli” / ‘to stand up from hoeing’ in sacred pool. Heyshott Farm, Zimbabwe 1996
“Tidyenawo” / ‘let’s eat together’ Chatewa village, Kachindamoto District, Malawi 2000
“Chimbano” / ‘the big trap’ A cross between a crocodile and a bull, Chimbano’s name derives from ‘kubana’ (to steal) and his fierce teeth ‘kupana’ (a trap). His blackened face symbolizes death, while his large horns indicate his power, but also hi
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“Pedegu” / ‘the orphan’ The deaf orphan, Pedegu is unable to provide for himself as he paid no attention (was deaf) to the teachings of his elders and now, as an orphan is incompetent and impotent and loudly mocked by the village women. Kalindiza v
“Ndapita ku maliro, nkhuku mutsekele” / ‘I went to the funeral, lock up the chicken’ Presenting a toothless old man with bulging cheeks and walking stick, Ndapita… warns young people of the village to observe the traditional rules of ritual coolnes
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