Whole wild creation : an examination of the Mardi Gras Indian culture of New Orleans

The Mardi Gras Indian culture of New Orleans, Louisiana is a unique tradition that blends African spirituality, Caribbean spirituality, African music and dance, with Native American style dress. The Mardi Gras Indians engage in ritual battle and ancestor worship as a part of their tradition of using...

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Main Author: Reno, Linda A., 1981-
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-05-1212