Fire Spin is a painting by Donna Chaasadah which was uploaded on February 22nd, 2013.
Fire Spin
Fire dancing using many different techniques is a part of the historic culture of some areas of the world. The oldest practice of fire dancing is... more
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Title
Fire Spin
Artist
Donna Chaasadah
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Fire dancing using many different techniques is a part of the historic culture of some areas of the world. The oldest practice of fire dancing is Samoa known as Siva Afi and Fire Knife. The fire knife dance has its roots in the ancient Samoan exhibition called "ailao" - the flashy demonstration of a Samoan warrior's battle prowess through artful twirling, throwing and catching, and dancing with a war club while on fire. The 'ailao could be performed with any warclub and some colonial accounts confirm that women also performed 'ailao at the head of ceremonial processions, especially daughters of high chiefs. During night dances torches were often twirled and swung about by dancers, although a warclub was the usual implement used for 'ailao.
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February 22nd, 2013