Mardi Gras Indians

The Black Masking Indians have been featured in movies?

Three dimensional suits are sculptures

Masking in the Black Masking Indian tradition is a culture that came out of slavery?

Big Chief Victor Harris has masked for 57 consecutive years

The traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians are considered a folk culture

There are over 40 Black Masking Indian Tribes in Louisiana

Mardi Gras Indian tradition is one of the oldest art forms in Louisiana?

Tamborines, bottles, cowbells and drums are a few instuments associated with this culture

Queens of the Nation Indian Council was formed by Black women who mask and provide community services to those in need.

The Black Masking Indians created their own culture out by not being able to participate in carnival?

There is special music created for the Mardi Gras Indians

The Big Queen is in charge of the tribe?

Rita Dollis is Big Queen of The Wild Magnolias