Macumba? by junge1
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Description
I saw these two figures in the open windows of a building along Rua Almirante Alexandrino, Santa Tereza between the bondinho stop and the bars. Seeing these gave me a weird feeling and I was glad it was daytime.
Is it 'Macumba'? Macumba is a word of African (Bantu) origins. Various explanations of its meaning include 'a musical instrument, the name of a Central African deity, or simply magic'. It was the name used for all Bantu religious practices. Mainly in Bahia Afro-Brazilian in the 19th century.
'Macumba' became common in some parts of Brazil and is used by most people as a pejorative word meaning 'Black Witchcraft' (Wikipedia).
Whether this is 'Mucambo' or 'Black Witchcraft' or just harmless figures hanging in a window, it made me feel uncomfortable.
This picture was taken on 19 June 2011,
Sig...
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Comments (34)
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Awesome catch!
Impressive puppets, and an interesting narrative on the Brazilian people's beliefs. Superb work on this, Sig !
Aqui no Brasil ela se caracteriza muito mais por magia negra. Excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
splendid image! great capture!
Interesting characters Sig.. Kind a weird to hang them in the window though.
i see both figures as guitarplayer and the other as dancer to the guitar music, but i don't know how it works in the night...definitely something creepy?! great captured !!
Great picture. You have the most interesting photos.
Interesting and mysterious!
An excellent capture of these cute little characters.
Excellent capture! Those are really cool figures. :)
Great capture sig i really like it verrrry cute...:)
Ja, diese Figuren sind doch die Hüllen der Verstorbenen. Den oft kopflosen Seelen. Das hast Du gut gemacht = fette Beute. Bravo
When I first saw them I thought they were charming, but then I read what you wrote and I could easily see what made you uncomfortable. You already had a context for these figures, and I did not. They do seem ritualistic, don't they? Great shot, and something interesting to think about.
funny capture, cool figures
I understand your feelings about these pupets : they look a little bit weird. Thanks for sharing and the informations !
funny but good idea erland
excellent info bit.
Kind of scary, Sig. Mind I do not like masks either. Great capture. Hugs. Di. xx
This is a fine plate to look atto.
Great picture!Funny Shot !
Cool find and capture!!!
excellent capture
Super Foto, klasse!!!
Very interesting and outstanding capture!!
Very good find !
very cool image!!!!!
Cool and funny capture.
Magical capture and it does remind me of some of the Haitian Voodoo decorations. Dana
Maybe they just wanted to publicize a dance hall?? ;) In any case, the image is very interesting! :)