(Photo courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago)
The Fancy Sailor was an off-shoot of the King Sailor. The fancy sailor costume consists of papier-mâché headpieces, decorated and painted to look like birds, animals or plants. The sailor outfit is decorated with ribbons, medals, braiding, swans down and other embellishments to match the headpieces.
(Photo courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago)
The White Sailor: A white Coast Guard hat, white short sleeved jumper with a stripes in a box shape around the neck, long white flare bottom pants, black or white shoes.
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Fancy Clowns – A spin on the classic clown/fool role, Fancy Clowns have their own antics and dances to entertain crowds at Carnival. They are dressed in baggy clothing with big red noses, wild hair, big shoes and often, white faces. They are predominantly seen in the Fancy Sailor band and show the beauty of the design of many of the original or old time masqueraders.
Photos and research courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago (CITT).
Indian Chief – Bands of Indians can comprise a warrior chief and his family, a group of chiefs, or a group of warriors.
Photos and research courtesy the Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago (CITT).
Guarahoon / Wild Indian / Red Indian – The oldest examples of Indian Mas. They are based on a peaceful Amerindian tribe from Venezuela called the “Warao”. The costume of the Guarahoon is Red. They have their own specific language.
