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Mystery Object #15: The Spider-Man Fes in Fes

December 29, 2013 by Museum Fatigue

Today, while walking in the old city of Fes, I happened upon a person selling fine festival clothing–including some fezzes. I don’t know why I have been so interested in finding a fes in Fes, but I imagine it has something to do with going to the Shriner’s Circus as a kid. The fes and the Shriners, are well-known symbols of 19th century American Orientalism–the Orientalism of male secret societies with exotic clothing, rituals, cloaks and hats. It is an […]

Categories: Mystery Objects • Tags: Fes, festival, Fez, Marvel Comics, Morocco, Orientalism, Spiderman

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