The Mocko Jumbie of the U.S. Virgin Islands : history and antecedents

The Mocko Jumbie of the U.S. Virgin Islands : history and antecedents

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Material Information

Title:: The Mocko Jumbie of the U.S. Virgin Islands : history and antecedents
Creator:: Nicholls, Robert W.
Language:: English
Physical Description:: pages [48]-61, 94-96 : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:: Masquerades -- United States Virgin Islands -- History
Moko Jumbie -- United States Virgin Islands
Costume -- United States Virgin Islands
Masquerades -- Caribbean Area -- History

Notes

Abstract:: "This essay, explores the history of the Mocko Jumbie and possible antecedents in West Africa, and the effect of Creolisms on the development of its costume."-- Page 49.

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Source Institution:: University of the Virgin Islands
Holding Location:: University of the Virgin Islands
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