MASQUERADES - spirits/devils

There were many masquerades that crossed my path in Sierra Leone. They tended to come out when there were either celebrations or holidays. There were also many to be seen at our local Kenema Agricultural Show (Cacao Show). Many seemed to perform during such times - and of course they might request a tip for their performance.  The one that seemed most common for me was the Bondo or Sande Masquerade of the secret women's society. There were others including Falwi, Goboi, Jobai, Kongoli, and Landi Bowie. These played an important role in upcountry life at least as I saw it. There were many others that I had heard about but never saw. 

Landi Bowie

photo © by Chad Finer

photo © by Chad Finer

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BUNDU MASQUERADE

WITH ATTENDANTS

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FALWI

WITH ATTENDANTS


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outside of Capitol Cinema in Kenema
PCV Warren Van Hoos CD on right

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JOBAI

WITH ATTENDANTS

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GOBOI DANCING

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KONGOLI


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