Sea Witch Festival Rehoboth Beach 2022 is an upcoming event that is set to take place in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The festival is known for its unique and captivating celebration of all things related to the sea, drawing in visitors from near and far. The festival is a yearly tradition that has been taking place for many years and has become a significant event for the local community and tourists alike. It offers a wide range of activities and attractions that cater to people of all ages and interests. One of the main highlights of the Sea Witch Festival is the costume parade, where participants dress up as various sea creatures and characters. This parade is a sight to behold, with an array of vibrant costumes and a lively atmosphere that is sure to captivate spectators.
The voodoo doll:
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology the Ancient World Brown University Box 1837 60 George Street Providence, RI 02912 Telephone 401 863-3188 Fax 401 863-9423 email protected. Creation A Voodoo doll is either made by a Voodoo Queen or Doctor or a specialist is commissioned by a Voodoo Queen or Doctor to create a specific doll.
This parade is a sight to behold, with an array of vibrant costumes and a lively atmosphere that is sure to captivate spectators. In addition to the costume parade, the festival also features live music performances, arts and crafts shows, food vendors, and a variety of games and activities for kids. Visitors can explore the various booths and stalls that showcase local products and crafts, providing a unique shopping experience.
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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
Fax: (401) 863-9423
[email protected]
The voodoo doll:
Creation: A Voodoo doll is either made by a Voodoo Queen or Doctor or a specialist is commissioned by a Voodoo Queen or Doctor to create a specific doll. This can only be done after the spirits have been invoked and have given their consent to the creation of this doll. However, a simple google search nowadays will bring you a huge quantity of 'one of a kind' dolls, mass produced for the influx of tourists New Orleans normally receives. The Voodoo Museum in New Orleans recommended that I contact The House of the Seven Sisters, who produce semi-authentic Voodoo dolls. Unfortunately, they never answered me.
Materiality: Everything about the materiality of a voodoo doll seems to physically mirror changing someone. They are most filled with soft cotton that is bendable and covered in cloth. In contrast, the pins are sharp and easily pierce the doll, without any effort. This lack of particular effort seems to present the targeted person as weak and very manipulatable. Louisiana dolls have no specific material requirements, although they are often stuffed with moss (the type used to fill mattresses). However, cotton, straw and old rags could also be used. There is far less rigidity in its materiality, however, many items of the doll are specific to the spirit to be invoked. The colour, for instance, can help attract a certain desired spirit, as the food arranged around the doll can. The cloths used are often very vibrant and fully resemble human clothing.
One of the reasons the materiality of the doll is so little developed may have to do with its origins. Because it evolved in slave quarters, it can be assumed that, in general, slaves did not have access to the best materials or the time to best use said materials. Therefore, the artistic value of the doll may have lessened. Furthermore, if these dolls were mostly effigies of slave masters, then perhaps beautifying them was not the primary goal of the slaves.
In the above example, the doll is extremely anthropomorphic, wears miniature human clothes and has basic human features. It is mostly made of cloth, and is very small.
The Minkisi:
Creation: Because Minkisi were community objects, the names of the individuals who created them are not known. However, the chief, nganga, and a sculptor normally worked on the creaton of an nkisi, the former bringing spiritual knowledge and the later providing construction skills. Most important Minkisi were created in an isolated, temporary place. The chief also created the pocket to be filled with the crucial medicines, such as herbs, fur, or seeds. The bundles are either attached around the neck of the figurine, or directly incorporated into its body; an empty hole in the place of a stomach can act as a medicine bundle.
Nsemi Isaki, in the 1900s, describes the sculptor's process of creation:
"In the past, when men carved figures they would first look closely at someone and then accoring to their skill cut down a tree suitable for carving. A carver would put eyes, ears, nose, mouth, neck as he had observed them. When he had prepared these features, if he had represented the person correctly, then it would look like him. For that reason they first shape the face and the whole head and neck and then finish the lower part."
Materiality: The materiality of a Nkisi can be viewed in two parts: what is intrinsic and what is added. The later is crucial for a Nkisi to actually become that-- without the medicine pouch created by the chief, it does not have power. Often, a sculptor must make a wooden figure without knowing what type of Nkisi it was destined to be. However, when the Nkisi was meant to resemble a specific person, the sculptor did know. The sheer quantity of material present on the average Nkisi is astounding, and even more astounding for a Nkondi.
In accord with the BaKongo view of humans and Minkisi, the medicine pouch is but a worthless container until it is filled. The 'medicine' was a metaphorical, or spiritual type of medicine-- it had no direct medicinal healing value. These included animal, mineral and vegetable materials. A material from a place where a spirit roams, such as stones from a graveyard or white porcelain clay from a river where the Water spirit may reside, are also frequently used. One of the items present in the pouch was a bodily link, like nails or hair, to the nganga who was overseeing the ritual. In a classic thing- changes- human- and- then- changes- thing, medicine is also incorporated in the body of the client. Tokens were put in the Nkisi, and the client drank potions and had lotions rubbed on his body.
X-ray of a Nkisi which shows magnetite crystals located inside the pouch in the stomach:
The list of materials frequently found in a medicine pouch was compilled by Nsemi Isaki in the 1900:
- Luyala (a fruit) - to hope that the nkisi may rule.
- Kala zima (charcoal) - to encourage the Nkisi to extinguish (zima) witchcraft.
- Mpezomo (copal resin) - in hope that the Nkisi's lightning will blind the witches.
- Lutete (gourd seed) - that it may cut down.
- Muzazu (a cocoon) - that it may stitch together.
- Lufulangi (a fruit tree) - that it may resuscitate.
An American missionary in 1902 wrote that the Minkisi were "decorated with strips of cloth and feathers, often with a bit of mirror set into the belly, behind which is the bit of rubbish containing the potent power. It is often a small sack made of pineapple fiber containing bits of stone, bird-claw and feathers, powder, pepper, bits of snakeskin, etc.”
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
Fax: (401) 863-9423
[email protected]
The Sea Witch Festival also includes a number of competitions and contests, such as sand sculpting, beach games, and fishing tournaments. These activities provide an opportunity for both locals and visitors to showcase their skills and compete for prizes. The festival takes place in Rehoboth Beach, which is known for its pristine beaches and charming coastal atmosphere. Attendees can enjoy the festival's festivities while also taking advantage of the beautiful beach scenery and recreational activities. Overall, the Sea Witch Festival Rehoboth Beach 2022 promises to be an exciting and enchanting event that celebrates the beauty and wonders of the sea. With its diverse range of activities and attractions, it is sure to provide a memorable experience for everyone involved..
Reviews for "Get Your Costume Ready for the Sea Witch Costume Contest at the Rehoboth Beach Festival 2022"
1. Ethan - 1 star
I attended the Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach in 2022 and was thoroughly disappointed. The event was overcrowded and there was barely any room to move around. The organizers failed to manage the crowd effectively, resulting in long queues and a chaotic atmosphere. Additionally, the advertised attractions were underwhelming and didn't provide much entertainment. Overall, it was a frustrating and disappointing experience.
2. Amelia - 2 stars
The Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach 2022 was marketed as an exciting and unique event, but it fell short of expectations. The festival grounds were poorly organized and it was difficult to navigate through the different attractions. Moreover, the food options were limited and overpriced. The performers and vendors lacked enthusiasm, which made the overall experience quite lackluster. I would not recommend attending this festival unless significant improvements are made.
3. Michael - 1 star
I regret attending the Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach in 2022. The event was a complete letdown. The advertised activities were mundane and uninteresting. The festival lacked a lively atmosphere and it felt like a mere money-making venture by the organizers. The ticket price was not justified by the low-quality experience provided. I would advise others to skip this festival and explore other options in the area.