Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, and goats destined for sacrifice. Measuring around six feet in height, the hazomanga was a striking element of the architectural landscape and a potent reminder of kinship, both past and pres It constituted the focal point for prayers, sacrifices, and boys' circumcision ceremonies.
It was created by a Sakalava artist in western Madagascar to grace the pinnacle of a 'hazomanga,' a tall wooden monument set in a place of honor near the house of a clan elder. Measuring around six feet in height, the hazomanga was a striking element of the architectural landscape and a potent reminder of kinship, both past and pres Couple 17th–late 18th century Sakalava peoples This Madagascar couple ranks as the foremost artistic achievement of a region where African and Pacific Island influences meet.
Couple 17th–late 18th century Sakalava peoples This Madagascar couple ranks as the foremost artistic achievement of a region where African and Pacific Island influences meet.
