Running John Bull: The Provenance of a Masquerade in the Lesser Antilles

Material Information

Title:
Running John Bull: The Provenance of a Masquerade in the Lesser Antilles
Creator:
Nicholls, Robert W.
Place of Publication:
London
Publisher:
Routledge
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
pages 133-156 : illustrations, 25 cm

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Masquerades -- Antilles Lesser

Notes

Abstract:
This article explores the provenance of teh Bull masquerade in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. It Looks at possible exemplars in Western Europe, particularly in Britain's West Country, Ireland, and Scotland, and also in West Africa, especially in the Upper Guinea region. It concludes that the Caribbean Bull was influenced by Upper guinea masquerades but nourished in an environment conducive to Christmas Bull perambulations on a European model.
General Note:
Offprint: Folklore. Vol. 120 (August 2009).

Record Information

Source Institution:
University of the Virgin Islands
Holding Location:
University of the Virgin Islands
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.