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, and it often danced by a younger member of the group.

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Fairy Mask
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Krio
• Dimensions: 400mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 2010
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.2010.021.03

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