Minstrels
This character has its roots in the minstrel shows that gained popularity in the United States at the turn of the century. These shows...
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Pierrot Grenade
Before the Pierrot Grenade, there was the Pierrot, a princely figure whose story is essential to understanding his more modern...
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Jab Jab
The Jab Jab, “whipmaster” or “rope jab” is the proper creole combination of African stick fighting (kalinda) and Indian stick dancing...
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Dragon Band
The Dragon Band, originally known as the Devil Band, has its roots in the Jab Jab or Devil Mas’. This unique masquerade began in 1906...
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Baby Doll
Dressed in a short, frilly dress that exposed her legs, and wearing a large poke bonnet or mob cap, the Baby Doll was a familiar sight...
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Fancy Sailors
"You can’t play mas and ’fraid powder," is a popular Trinidadian expression, capturing the essence of Carnival: to fully experience it,...
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Bats
The typical bat costume is a black or brown skin-tight outfit. The head mask, usually crafted by a professional, covers the entire face...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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