A sociological study of the African American carnival revelers in New Orleans who dress in Native American-influenced costumes. One of the most dazzling element

This book was written by the creator of the first definitive, award-winning documentary film on the Mardi Gras Indians: "The Black Indian of New Orleans" (1976)

"This book presents a provocatively new interpretation of one of New Orleans's most enigmatic traditions--the Mardi Gras Indians. By interpreting the tradition

Jason is frightened by his big brother's stories about the masked figures they will see in the Mardi Gras parade, but after seeing them for himself, Jason learn

Tells the story of Big Chief Donald Harrison, Sr., the leader of the Guardians of the Flame Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans.