Dinka Warrior
by Gloria Ssali
Title
Dinka Warrior
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Enamels On Wood
Description
Each member of the Dinka nation needs to know his or her ancestry because clan members living in the same region can not marry. Ancestry also plays an important role in the initiation of boys to warriors.
The initiation is done around the harvest time when boys are 10 to 16 years old. Before the initiation boys' hair has to be shaven. The boy being initiated is called a parapool � �one who has stopped milking�. This means that he does not have to do milking, gathering dung and similar jobs.
During the initiation itself tribal marks of several parallel lines or V-shaped marks are made as small cuts onto the boy's forehead. By becoming a warrior he protects village from predators and enemies
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January 20th, 2012
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Comments (23)
Tessa Fairey
Magnificent colorful painting Gloria! Every dot is perfectly placed to create this masterpiece! Interest description! v/f
Marsha Heiken
Gloria,had to mention again how breath taking this art is. I could never be patient enough to attempt this. You amaze me. Thanks hun for your dear comment on a fave of my Tulips. Hugs,Marsha fv
Marsha Heiken
Amazing description.Unusual as so many are. We are very blessed. Beautiful colors on yourdotted image. Hugs,Marsha V&F Thanks tons for comment on my abstract.I loved the colors too.
Lenore Senior
Outstanding! Instant vote & fave. Doesn't get more exceptional than this! The description is wonderful, too.