Taylor and Francis Binkley, D: Playful Performers

Playful Performers is a study of childrens masquerades in Africa. The contributors describe specific cases of young childrens masking in the areas of west, central, and southern Africa, which also happen to be the major areas of adult masquerading. The volume reveals the considerable creativity and ingenuity that children exhibit in preparing costumes, masks and musical instruments, and in playing music, dancing, singing, and acting. The book includes over 50 pages of black and white photographs, which illustrate and elaborate upon the authors main points.