Mardi Gras Indians (1987)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-10-4
Duration: 00:03:08
Subjects: MARDI GRAS INDIANS
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Bannock, Larry Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 4, 1987, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s interview with Larry Bannock, the chief of the Golden Star Hunters. He discusses: the tradition of the Mardi Gras Indians; their work in sewing their costumes; and his interaction with other chiefs.