#Initiation is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 14 people shared 101 posts with it — around 3 a day. Activity is down 63% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 24 with 22 posts.

Posts with #Initiation

James Palmer

@jpcreative.uk

over 1 year ago

What was your gateway into astrophotography? Mine was July 2020 with comet Neowise putting on a fabulous display over @exmoornp.bsky.social I had no idea what I was doing, but had to get a shot. I've learnt a lot since then. #astrophotography #firsttry #gateway #initiation

The comet Neowise seems to fly towards a gap in the trees with the plough asterism clearly visible above.

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

Monkey Ceremonial mask carved wood, pigments early 20th century Baule people Ivory Coast West Africa #tribal #tribalart #tribalmask #monkeymask #bauleculture #baule #ivorycoast #westafrica #africanmask #africanart #ethnographic #monkey #ritual #religion #initiation #protection #art #sculpture

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

Grebo Kru mask wood, pigments late 19th century Grebo people Liberia, Africa #handmade #art #tribalart #Grebo #Liberia #Africa #africanart #africanmask #grebomask #warmask #carved #wood #pigments #culture #religion #belief #initiation #bodio #priest #male #kru #krumask #19thcentury #sculpture

The Grebo people (also known as the Glebo) are an indigenous ethnic group living primarily in the southeastern coastal regions and interior forests of Liberia, specifically in Maryland and Grand Kru counties. They are a subgroup of the larger Kru language and cultural family.
Unlike many neighboring West African tribes, the Grebo do not historically use the Poro secret society structure. Instead, they are traditionally guided by a high priest and chief known as a Bodio. The Bodio lives in near-total isolation, managing spiritual matters and mediating with ancestors while his physical needs are supported by the community.
The Grebo are globally famous for their highly abstract, geometric wooden masks. These sculptures radically contrast with the more naturalistic art styles of neighboring tribes like the Dan.

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Agatha 👑

@queendominax.bsky.social

about 2 months ago

You’re just getting in… you haven’t seen the best yet😈🖤 fansly.com/Agathacontrols #worship #initiation #exclusive #soft #vipaccess #feet #fetish #femdom

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

4 months ago

Jonyeleni figure, Jo society wood, patina, metal early 20th century Bamana people Mali #art #africanart #tribalart #bamanapeople #jonyelenifigure #initiation #josociety #nyelenifigure #wood #metal #carved #sculpture #ritual #religion #culture #africansculpture #mali #africansculpture #handmade

This item is a Bamana female figure (nyeleni or jonyeleni) from Mali, a type of collectible African sculpture.
These figures represent ideal female beauty and were used by the Bamana people during initiation ceremonies for young men. Carved from wood, they often feature stylized geometric forms, large conical breasts, and decorative scarification patterns on the torso. Made of wood, these figures typically have a patina of age and desiccation cracks from historical use.

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

Maori mask carved wood, shell circa 1800 Aotearoa (New Zealand) #tribalart #oceanicart #art #carved #wood #mask #ritual #initiation #ceremonial #religion #handmade #maori #aotearoa #newzealand #Māoritanga #TeReoMãori #language #culture #anthropology

Mãori culture, or Māoritanga, is the rich tapestry of customs, beliefs, and practices of the indigenous Mãori people of New Zealand. Originating from Eastern Polynesian culture, it is deeply connected to the land and sea, with a strong emphasis on oral traditions, intricate art forms, and spiritual beliefs. Mãori culture is a vibrant part of New Zealand's identity and is increasingly recognized globally.
Mãori culture is rich in stories, myths, and legends passed down through generations, often via oratory and song. These narratives explain the origins of the world, the exploits of legendary figures like Maui, and the history of tribes.
Te Reo Mãori is an official language of New Zealand and a vital component of Mãori identity. While its use declined during periods of European settlement, there's a strong push for revitalization and its presence is growing in everyday life.
The marae is the central space for Mãori communities, serving as a place for meetings, ceremonies, and social gatherings. It typically includes a meeting house (wharenui), a dining hall, and other structures.
Tikanga refers to Mãori customary practices and protocols.
These encompass a range of behaviors and rules of conduct, including respecting elders, observing tapu (sacredness), and participating in ceremonies like powhiri (welcoming ceremonies).

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Bwa mask Burkina Faso #ritual #religion #dance #mask #initiation #burial #bwa #burkinafaso #africa #tribalart #africanart

Bwa masks are significant pieces of African art and culture, and are used in a variety of ceremonies, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites, and celebrations of new masks. They often depict natural spirits, animals, or abstract forms, and are worn by dancers during these events.
These masks often embody the powerful spirits of nature that the Bwa believe inhabit their world.
The geometric shapes, colors (black, white, red), and animal depictions on the masks hold symbolic meanings, often relating to ancestral paths, scarification marks, or specific clan myths.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km². In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000.

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Sirius

@sirius2368.bsky.social

about 11 hours ago

Prophecy And Prophetic Drama (Christianity) #Inspiration #Prophecy #Art #Revelations #Initiation #Insight #Awakening #Enlightenment en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro…

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

11 months ago

Dance mask wood, old brown patina late 19th century Guere people Ivory Coast #tribalart #guerepeople #carved #handmade #mask #gueremask #dancemask #africanmask #africanart #tribalart #tribalmask #art #ritual #protection #fertility #initiation #ritualdance #culture #religion

This anthrozoomorphic mask stands out for the richness of its iconography, incorporating expressive zoomorphic attributes: animal horns, simian-like snout, and omnipresent tubular eyes.
These eyes symbolize an absolute vigilance-essential to the mask's role in Guéré society. Used in rituals to identify wrongdoers or restore communal order, this type of mask embodied supernatural justice. Its powerful visual language, balancing human figuration and animal borrowings, reinforces the aura of authority and mystery inherent to these mediating figures.

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

11 months ago

Giphogo Mask wood, pigment mid 20th century Eastern Pende Culture DRC (Congo) #handmade #tribal #tribalart #easternpende #pende #drc #congo #africa #africanart #africantribalart #mask #chiefmask #hierarchy #giphogomask #ritual #religion #initiation #fertility #ancestors #protection

A Giphogo mask, also known as a Kipoko mask, is a Pende helmet mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, signifying power and authori-ty, particularly for the Eastern Pende chief. The name "Giphogo" translates to "sword wielder," and the mask is used in rituals to connect with ances-tors, ensuring successful harvests, fertility, and community protection. It is a symbol of chiefly power, with only chiefs permitted to wear and dance with it during significant ceremonies like agricultural festivals, initiation rites, and rituals for ancestral veneration.

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The Wild Hunt News

@thewildhunt.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

The idea of initiation into Witchcraft has always fascinated me. Stories & images abound of arcane rites performed in the cloak of darkness lit only by candles flickering in the night – a death of the old life, & a birth of a new one. wildhunt.org/2025/05/init... #witchcraft #initiation #pagan

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On the Practice of Initiation in Modern Witchcraft - Living, Paganism, Perspectives, Witchcraft

Witchcraft & Pagan News - The idea of initiation into Witchcraft has always fascinated me. Stories and images abound of arcane rites performed in the cloak of darkness lit only by candles flickering i...

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

20 days ago