masekada
Sense 1
noun
English. Crude human-shaped totem representing 1) a spirit, 2) people, used only in connection with sacrificial ceremonies.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Sa' mekanu masekada, si Ulang metau gupia megbaal ginetawetaw.
English. When one sacrifices with totems, Olang is the one who really knows how to make images.
Sense 2
English. Any mask.
verb
English. Wears a mask, masks oneself.
Example sentence:
Subanen. Su nga megdau, kaas nda' mailala, mingmasekada ilan.
English. The reason the thieves weren't recognized was that they wore masks.
Synonym. iningetaw 2