Mardi Gras Indians (Black Masking Indians) on St. Joseph's night

Approximately 200 feet of 16mm, color film with a magnetic sound strip, compiled onto a 7 inch reel. Run time: 6:44 Shown is Big Chief Percy "Pete" Lewis of the Black Eagles, wearing red, with members of his tribe including a queen. Some of the footage was shot inside while most is on street at night. Many Mardi Gras Indians are seen but are unidentified. Tootie Montana is tentatively identified, wearing a light green suit with a face as the centerpiece of his head dress.
Filmed by Jules Cahn, 1970 March 19
Accession Number: 2000.78.4.22

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