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You know what clowns look like. Red noses, white masks and so on. But do you know what a Senegalese clown looks like? Well, the red nose is still there. But for the rest, Chikov (Mariem Faye), Pathou (Patricia Gomis), Dada 1st (Maktar Dada) and Kassoulet (Cheikh Tidiane Kass?) are inspired by the traditional masks of the Bororo Fulanis. The reason is simple: "Usual white masks covering all the face look odd on black skin, and red and white spots go better together with the colourful costumes," explains Marcia de Castro, the troupe's director."

Category: Mask ensembles / Mask performers

Added on: Mar 30, 2001 | Hits: 10124