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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

the art of the Mardi Gras Indians #3

One of the newest Big Chiefs...

"Dowee" Robair 

of the
9th Ward Black Hatchet tribe



(shown here with his Big Queen, Ms. Robair)


Some Big Chiefs start their tribe with a handful of Indians - not so with Dowee. This year he debuted with a large group (truly a testament to his sewing skills, leadership ability and the length of time he has been masking.



Pretty, pretty tribe !!!


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