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Mardi Gras Indians

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The first book that looks beyond the beading, feathering, and dancing of these members of New Orleans' black community to tell the story of how the traditions began and why they continue today. Smith, an award-winning photographer, traces this spectacle back to its ancient African origins and, through a combination of stylistic images and documented research, provides one of the most authentic examinations of this art of cultural preservation.

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 1994

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Michael P. Smith

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September 18, 2017
Brilliantly colored costumes and an important history wrapped up in the origins of New Orleans. Wonderful book.
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