Maroon dance celebrations

Maroon dance celebrations

Two Maroon men perform a dance ritual at a Maroon celebration. One man holds a sugar cane under his chin while the other appears to be communicating with an idol. They are watched by a group of mostly school children.

Maroons - Jamaica; Jamaica - Social life and customs; Celebrations - Jamaica; Dance

NLJ Photograph Collection

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