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The item he's most closely associated is the spear, specifically the mythical weapon [[Hao Moke]], a spear made of ink said to be a gift from the [[Machiyama|sea goddess]] to Tutu Nwaka so he could keep the animals rallied. He is also often depicted wielding other tools associated with hunting, such as a bow and arrow. |
The item he's most closely associated is the spear, specifically the mythical weapon [[Hao Moke]], a spear made of ink said to be a gift from the [[Machiyama|sea goddess]] to Tutu Nwaka so he could keep the animals rallied. He is also often depicted wielding other tools associated with hunting, such as a bow and arrow. |
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Tutu Nwaka (from Maichun: Tutu Nuaka "Falcon Hunter" tutu, falcon; nuaka hunter or killer.) also called Tutu Loy and Nwaru Maka, is a deity from Makaist mythology associated mainly with hunting, wildlife and sometimes war. He is often seen with the twin gods Pokikina and Tutuwepi and used as an allegory for hunting seasons and the nurturing of wildlife to avoid overhunting or the destruction of habitats.
Representation
His name is derived from his appearance mimicking that of a falcon merged with that of a human. His facial muscles are sectioned (a common motif in Kalami art tradition) and are depicted with the patterns of a falcon's down feathers, while the rest of his body is colored orange or brown, alternatively blue, but don't seem to be feathered, more skin or paint-like. His clothes are akin to that of a hunter's, short and practical while also being covered in large feathers from birds of prey.
The item he's most closely associated is the spear, specifically the mythical weapon Hao Moke, a spear made of ink said to be a gift from the sea goddess to Tutu Nwaka so he could keep the animals rallied. He is also often depicted wielding other tools associated with hunting, such as a bow and arrow.