The bit and bridle are made of coloured cord. The costume is comprised of a donkey's head made from coloured paper on a wooden or bamboo frame, while the body was covered with a long satin skirt with a sisal tail, sometimes decorated with flowers. The Burrokeet tradition existed both in East Indian Hindu culture and on the South American mainland.
The burrokeet is constructed from bamboo so as to give the illusion of a dancer riding a small burro or donkey when he put his head through the hole in the donkey's neck and the body of the animal fitted around his hips and carries the reins in his hands. The bookman carries a pen and a large book in which he write the names of prospective souls for the devil.īurrokeet, derived from the Spanish word burroquito (little donkey). The face of this mask is supposed to mirror the face of the devil himself. On his head is an oversized head mask which contains small horns and carries a demonic expression. The bookman's costume consists of Tudor-style pants, or a richly embroidered gown made of velvet and satin, with a pleated or fluted bodice, and a flowing cape festooned with biblical scenes. Musical accompaniment is provided by an orchestra of trumpet, saxophones, bass and drums playing conventional tunes. The bookman is the principal character in the devil band, and, in keeping with his status, his movement is waltz-like, with constant bowing. The other two groups of characters in the devil band are the imps and beasts. The Bookman, also referred to as the Gownman or Ruler, is a feature of devil mas portrayals. Those who played bat mas long enough acquired the reputation of beginning to resemble the bat.
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In performance, the masquerader crawls, flaps, dances on his toes, and folds his wings in a series of choreographed movements, imitating the bat. There is a bat dance to go with the costume.
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The wings with a wingspan from 12-15 feet are made from wire and bamboo or cane and covered with the same skin tight cloth worn on the body. Ordinary shoes can also be adapted by the use of long socks, metal claws and a second sole. Leather shoes with metal claws for toes are normally used. The mouth is used for vision and occasionally the mask is lifted to his forehead for a breath of air. The headpiece covers the head entirely and is made from swansdown and papier mache face, teeth, nose and round eyes. The bat costume is normally black or brown and fitted tightly over the masquerader's body. The masquerader portraying the baby doll, stops male passers-by and accuses them of being the baby's father. In her arms she carries a doll which symbolises an illegitimate baby. The masquerader portrays a gaily dressed doll, decked out in a frilled dress and bonnet. The baby doll character, which is now extinct, was played up to the 1930s. Many people like to play traditional characters (mas) on the streets from the past which help to preserve the various social customs of an evolving culture, that provides a vital and essential link to the country's rich heritage. Carnival has always been about social expression and the voice of society which is displayed on the streets of the country in an highly-spirited celebration of energy.
Trinidad & Tobago plays host to the "Great Show on Earth" known as carnival.
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