Miniature Mamapara

A miniature Mamapara, or mamabara model. The Mamabara is skilled dancer who dances on stilts, with a raffia skirt. Today it is danced by the Mende, Temne and Kissy.

Further Information

  • Type: Games, toys, models, Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Miniature Mamapara
  • Materials: Textile, Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 250mm [H]
  • Production Date: Pre 2010
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.2010.037.02

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