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Denali Joel

Craft Archive Fellowship

2024

I Come To (Tryon) Me: Jonkonnu Mask-making as Waymaking in North Carolina

This research explores the migration of Jonkonnu masquerade culture from Jamaica to North Carolina, focusing on the craft of mask-making. It aims to trace the cultural journey, assess its impact, and investigate the influence of the tradition on shaping North Carolina's current Black beauty culture.

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Los Angeles, CA

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$5,000

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