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Boes and Merdules of Ottana

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Boes and Merdules of Ottana sent on 08 Febbraio 2026 (2:20) by Emmegiu. 34 comments, 934 views.

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I Boes e Merdules sono maschere tipiche del carnevale di Ottana, un paese della provincia di Nuoro nel Centro Sardegna. Rappresentano il Bue (Boe) ed il pastore (Merdule), nella lotta tra uomo e animale, al fine della sopravvivenza, e determina il dominio dell'uomo sull'animale. Nelle esibizioni carnevalesche, il Boe viene inseguito, frustato e catturato dal Merdule, recitando furiose risse. La sfilata dei Boes e dei Merdules di Ottana è una pantomima del comportamento dell'uomo con gli animali (i buoi). --- SU BOE (IL BUE) - La maschera richiama la figura taurina, sulla fronte è intagliata una stella, in dialetto “s'istedda”. Sulle guance sono intagliate due foglie. I colori usati sulla maschera tipicamente sono il rosso, il verde e il nero, questo perchè questi colori naturali erano di facile reperibilità in natura. Indossa pelli di pecora bianche, un grappolo di campanacci tenuto insieme da una cintura in cuoio posta su una spalla a tracolla, indossa gambali dello stesso tipo di pelle. ----- Su Merdule (“Padrone del Bue”) - La parola Merdule è la contrazione di “Mere 'e su ule” che tradotto significa “Padrone del Bue”. Indossa pelli bianche e gambali dello stesso colore, porta sulle spalle una sacca in pelle, chiamata sa bertula. Porta con se un bastone che viene chiamato “Su Matzuccu”. Il compito del Merdule è quello di dominare Su Boe. Il rapporto fra l'uomo e l'animale risulta essere una costante del mondo agropastorale da cui il carnevale prende spunto, raccontando scene di vita quotidiana di questo contesto quando durante le sfilate le maschere si fermano a inscenare piccoli momenti in cui il bue si ribella e il padrone cerca di domarlo.


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sent on 09 Febbraio 2026 (18:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

You always learn from your shots, very beautiful.
Congratulations also for the caption.
Hello, Rosario

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sent on 09 Febbraio 2026 (19:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Great shot. Hi Giuseppe :-)

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sent on 09 Febbraio 2026 (21:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Characters representing the carnival of Ottana with crazy costumes from the traditional Sardinian costume, large images expertly made with excellent light management.
Congratulations Giuseppe.
A warm greeting Loris

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sent on 10 Febbraio 2026 (9:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Photos that you look at with pleasure, great job, bye.

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sent on 10 Febbraio 2026 (10:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Very beautiful shots and of great emotion... I remember very well the atmosphere that is perceived and you manage to put it all in your photos Giuseppe, very good, as always your delicate and refined touch is expressed perfectly, hello Nadia

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sent on 11 Febbraio 2026 (19:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Always interesting and well executed your shots. Congratulations

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sent on 11 Febbraio 2026 (20:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful photo. Thank you for letting me admire these beautiful costumes. I worked for four years in the Ottana plain but I have never been able to see this festival. Very good.

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sent on 11 Febbraio 2026 (20:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Even before reading I was sure that you were the author. Beautiful image, very good light management and interesting explanation. A warm greeting.

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sent on 11 Febbraio 2026 (22:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

The caption you wrote is interesting. Thanks to you I have the opportunity to observe a peculiarity of costume that I did not know, strong. Elegant image as you always do. Congratulations, a hug, bye.

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sent on 22 Febbraio 2026 (19:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful traditions, told with these splendid photos, congratulations.
Mario ;-)

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sent on 05 Marzo 2026 (1:55)    

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Bellissima sequenza di immagine corredate da interessantissima didascalia che è facile leggere con passione crescente e che stimola la curiosità di visitre la tua regione
Bella la calda luce, belli i colori. I Boes ripresi, nonostante escano sottomessi nella pantomina carnecialesca, sfilano dignitosi e con una cura ai dettagli del costume che li identifica come più dignitosi dei "vincenti" Merdules
Complimenti Giuseppe per le foto e per la passione che riesci a trasmetterci per la tua regione e le sue radizioni
Saluti
Sergio

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sent on 13 Marzo 2026 (11:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

I passed on this bridge :-D
Splendid masked portrait dearest Giuseppe
Greetings
Pierpaolo

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sent on 13 Marzo 2026 (12:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Wonder!!! Congratulations! A warm greeting. Lights

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sent on 13 Marzo 2026 (13:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Your shots that tell the story of your land are always very beautiful, all accompanied by an excellent caption.


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