Moko Jumbie : traditional stilt walkers / produced and directed by Karen Kramer.

Format:

• Video

Author/Creator:

• Kramer, Karen (Karen Susan)

Series:

• Black studies in video.
• Black studies in video

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Moko Jumbies.

Genre:

• Nonfiction films.
• Video recordings.

Physical Description:

• 1 streaming video file (16 min.) : sound, color.
• polychrome

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1992.

Language Note:

This edition in English.

System Details:

• Mode of access: World Wide Web.
• video file

Summary:

The name means "dancing spirit", and these ten-foot-high stilt walkers appear at street festivals in New York City, at Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, and during religious ceremonies in West Africa. Wearing special costumes and masks which add to their mystery, the moko jumbie is both feared and revered. Because of their great height they are seen as all-powerful figures accompanied by joyous music and feelings of awe. This unique film shows the art, craft, dance and history of the moko jumbie. It gives background into the costume and dance movements, as well as its origins in West Africa. Narrated by two moko jumbies living in New York City, this lively film provides fresh cultural insight.

Notes:

• Title from title frames (Black studies in video, viewed May 24, 2011).
• Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2012. (Black studies in video). Available via World Wide Web.
• American Anthropological Association, 1992
• Margaret Mead Film Festival, 1991

OCLC:

780750556

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.