Cajun Mardi Gras Masks

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Here is a study of the Cajun Mardi Gras tradition and its manifestation in the work of six of the most creative and popular folk artists in two rural communities. Potic Rider and the Moreau and LeBlue families represent the largely male maskmaking traditions of Basile, Louisiana. Suson Launey, Renee Fruge, and Jackie Miller are the female counterparts in festivities held in Tee Mamou. As the communities celebrate, their masks become an intrinsic ingredient in the annual rites. This book introudces the artists, ...
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Here is a study of the Cajun Mardi Gras tradition and its manifestation in the work of six of the most creative and popular folk artists in two rural communities. Potic Rider and the Moreau and LeBlue families represent the largely male maskmaking traditions of Basile, Louisiana. Suson Launey, Renee Fruge, and Jackie Miller are the female counterparts in festivities held in Tee Mamou. As the communities celebrate, their masks become an intrinsic ingredient in the annual rites. This book introudces the artists, the performances, and processes of creating the fantastical masks.
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A study of Cajun Mardi Gras and its traditional maskmaking, focusing on the traditions in the towns of Tee Mamou and Basile. The authors examine the history of maskmaking, profile six current practitioners, and talk about what actually happens on Mardi Gras day in various Cajun communities. Includes color photos of masks and their makers and revelries in progress. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Table of Contents

Cajun Mardi Gras and Maskmaking 7
What and Who Are Mardi Gras? 15
Two Mardi Gras Communities 18
What Happens on Mardi Gras Day 23
A Historical Sketch of the Screen Mask 30
Maskmaking Today 37
Mardi Gras in Basile: The Men and Their Masks 41
Basile Maskmakers: Vories Moreau, Potic Rider, J. B. LeBlue and Family 43
Basile Masks in Action 56
The Basile Bal 64
Women's Mardi Gras in Tee Mamou 67
Tee Mamou Maskmakers: Suson Launey, Renee Fruge, Jackie Miller 69
Tee Mamou Masks in Action 84
The Tee Mamou Dance 89
References 96
Maskmakers' Addresses 96
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