 Historically, the Gombeys were not viewed as a respectable art form by the island's ruling class and were banned by the slave masters.Slaves were allowed to dance only once a year and did so in masks in order to protest, without fear of retribution, the injustices done them by their slave masters.In an article from "The Royal Gazette" newspaper posted on January 10, 1831, a reward is being offered for the return of two slaves by the names of Ajax and Mentor who