Horse Head and Mother Lunsdy

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Title

Horse Head and Mother Lunsdy

Description

A young man parading his Horse Head John Canoe costume.

Subject

Folklore - Jamaica; Jonkonnu (Festival) - Jamaica; Jonkonnu (Festival); Costumes; Masks

Creator

Daily News

Date

Jul-1791

Source

NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Daily News Collection - Dance - John Canoe

Identifier

D0011668

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Format

JPEG

Type

Photograph

Citation

Daily News, “Horse Head and Mother Lunsdy,” National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection , accessed October 30, 2024, https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/10752.