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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