Fairy mask

This is a Fiere, or Fairy, mask, worn by the Jolly masquerader, as part of the Krio Oje Society. Such masks are worn with a costume made of brightly coloured fabric and shiny material such as tinsel, or galance. The Jolly comes out to make fun, dancing in an overtly feminine way. It often danced by a younger member of the group. This example is painted white, with black and red details.

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Fairy mask
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Krio
• Dimensions: 254mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 1989
• Associated Places: Freetown (Place collected)
• Associated People: Mr. Mustapha Mambu, Freetown (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1989.02.03

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