by ncc_admin | Jul 26, 2015 | Traditional Mas Characters
(Photo courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago) The Moko Jumbie derives its name from West African tradition. The “Moko” is an Orisha (God) of Retribution. The term “Jumbie” was added post-slavery. The Moko Jumbie was regarded as a protector whose...
by ncc_admin | Jul 25, 2015 | Traditional Mas Characters
(Photo courtesy Wonder of the World – TheBookmann https://thebookman.wordpress.com/category/carnival/page/9/) The Burrokeet, which originated from the Spanish word burroquito (little donkey), is designed to look like a dancer riding a donkey. The costume comprises a...
by ncc_admin | Jul 24, 2015 | Traditional Mas Characters
(Photo courtesy Nyla’s Crafty Teaching, http://mscraftynyla.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-carnival-in-t.html) The Baby Doll character, a common sight during late 19th Century Carnival, is a satirical portrayal of a mother with an illegitimate baby. Often the masquerader...
by ncc_admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Traditional Mas Characters
(Photo courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago) Fireman: This sailor belongs to the Engine Room; this costume is made out of a vest, waist cloth in his back pocket, an officer’s cap, a pair of goggles, a large pair of gloves, a decorated iron...
by ncc_admin | Jul 22, 2015 | Traditional Mas Characters
(Photo courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago) The King Sailor’s costume typically consists of a white drill or corduroy pants and shirt with a sailor collar. There are epaulettes on each shoulder, a red sash across the chest, a crown on the...
