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Moko Jumbie in St. Croix
Women play moko jumbie too! The costume of the moko jumbie is what usually catches the eye of onlookers, but the energetic vibrations of these women captivate you instead. This was originally done with watercolor and ink, then created into vector art for prints. Acid-free archival print paper is used to create the fine art prints, custom dimensions available upon request, larger sizes are shipped in mailing tubes, smaller sizes in shipping box.
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An insight into the spirit of Trinidadian carnival came to the British Museum today, in a special performance of Moko Jumbie stilt-walkers in conjunction with Zak Ové’s current installation. TouchDSky's costumes are inspired by the traditional masquerade folk characters whose roots can be traced to West and Central Africa. You can see the immense scale of the height of the acrobatic structures as they loomed high against the columns of the museum. The sun came out perfectly on cue for the metallic materials to shimmer and bright patterns pop. After dancing in the forecourt, the event moved inside the Africa galleries for musical storytelling "Tales of the Orisha: myth, legend and lore" from legends of the African diaspora which have lasted 400 years. (TouchDSky's Moko Jumbies by Alan Vaughan, Story Telling with Jan Blake and Ade Egun Crispin Robinson on Bata Drum Percussion)
Moko Jumbies are traditional stilt walkers from the Caribbean and they are an important part of the cultural heritage of St. Croix. They are often the highlight in festivals, parades, and carnivals.
This mas is played on stilts and is a well-known fixture of Carnival and Christmas celebrations throughout the Caribbean. Mas players sometimes wear an
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Their giant stature and bright Caribbean colors will make most people stop in their tracks. The way they move to the rhythm of the music and their ability to simply not fall over is equally impressive. Moko Jumbies originated in Africa but have been a part of the Virgin Islands heritage for over 200 years. […]
A man on stilts dressed in ethnic dress with mask in the port of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Caribbean, West Indies.
About The Artwork The stilt dancer known throughout the Caribbean, is a traditional folk character that was originally brought from West Africa. The word "Moko" is derived from the name of a West African God and "jumbie" or "ghost" was added by liberated slaves after Emancipation. It was believed that the height of the stilts was associated with the ability to foresee evil faster than ordinary men. The Moko Jumbie was felt to be a protector of the village. The stilt walker plays on stilts 10 to 15 feet high (often brightly painted in stripes). Moko wore long full skirts or pants, a brightly coloured satin or velvet jacket and an elaborate admiral's hat topped by plumes. The Moko Jumbie (sometimes accompanied by a dwarf in similar costume) would dance through the streets all day, collecting money from spectators gathered at second floor windows or on balconies. He danced a jig to the accompaniment of drum, triangle and flute or to the music of passing bands. Original Created:1970 Subjects:World Culture Materials:Canvas Styles:Figurative Mediums:Acrylic Details & Dimensions Print:Giclee on Canvas Size:14 W x 21 H x 1.25 D in Size with Frame:15.75 W x 22.75 H x 1.25 D in Frame:White Canvas Wrap:Black Canvas Ready to Hang:Yes Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Art prints are packaged and shipped by our printing partner. Ships From:Printing facility in California. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
Trinidad & Tobago Independence Day in a nutshell Independence Day — a public holiday — marks the occasion on 31 August, 1962 when Trinidad & Tobago’s became independent from Great Britain. The day usually begins with a parade of the various protective services at the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain and in Scarborough, Tobago, with national political leaders in attendance. Firework displays often conclude the celebrations in both Trinidad and Tobago (so precautions should be taken to safeguard vulnerable citizens like the elderly, as well as pets). There also are often huge concerts just before the holiday. For
