Mardi Gras Indians - Wikipedia
The Mardi Gras Indians (also known as Black Masking Indians or Black Maskers) are African American carnival revelers in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for their elaborate suits and participation in Mardi Gras.
What You Should Know About the Mardi Gras Indians
Feb 21, 2023 · Big Chief Monk Boudreaux (center) leads his Mardi Gras Indian tribe, the Golden Eagles, on Super Sunday. Courtesy of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council
Allison Montana - Wikipedia
Chief Allison "Tootie" Montana (December 16, 1922 – June 27, 2005), a lather by trade, was a New Orleans cultural icon who acted as the Mardi Gras Indian "Chief of Chiefs" for over 50 years. [1][2] Tootie is revered in the Mardi Gras Indian culture as the Big Chief.
Mardi Gras (Black Masking) Indians - Visit New Orleans
Who are New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians? One of the most mysterious, fascinating, and colorful pieces of New Orleans’ cultural quilt belongs to Mardi Gras Indians, also referred to as Black Masking Indians.
Mardi Gras Indians History and Tradition - Mardi Gras New Orleans
Historically, slavery and racism were at the root of this cultural separation. The black neighborhoods in New Orleans gradually developed their own style of celebrating Mardi Gras. Their krewes are named for imaginary Indian tribes according to the streets of their ward or gang.
He's The Prettiest: A Tribute To Big Chief Allison "Tootie" …
The Mardi Gras Indian tradition of New Orleans has a rich history and Big Chief Alison Tootie Montana of Yellow Pochahantas played a key role.
Ranks: Spy Boy, Flag Boy, & Big Chiefs - Mardi Gras New Orleans
On Mardi Gras Day, if you're lucky enough to see some of the Mardi Gras Indians, the first Indian you're likely to see is the Spy Boy. His job places him ahead of the Big Chief's procession. Each Spy Boy has a method to signal potential trouble or approaching rival Indian tribes… with dancing, whooping, hollering, and hand language.
The Spirit of FIYIYI quits masking after Mardi Gras 2024 - NOLA.com
Feb 6, 2024 · Victor Harris, big chief of the Mandingo Warriors, is calling it quits. He’s going to come out one last time, at 11 a.m., Mardi Gras morning, from the Backstreet Cultural Museum in Treme. At...
Black Masking Indians | Mardi Gras Traditions
Born in New Orleans on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941, Boudreaux is the oldest living Mardi Gras Indian Chief. In 2021, he was nominated for a Grammy, in the “Best Regional Roots Album” category, for his Reggae-inflected album, Bloodstains & Teardrops , recorded in part in Kingston, Jamacia.
Wild Treme Mardi Gras Indians
This is a cultural site dedicated to educating the public and preserving the tradition of The Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans, Louisiana. All images and likenesses of Big Chief Andrew Justin and The Wild Treme are our sole property of the tribe.