The Art of the New Orleans Black Masking Indians
Artist Reception — Tuesday, April 3 at 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion — Tuesday, April 3 at 5 PM
“Circle Dance – A Tribute to John Scott,” (2008), New Orleans, by Darryl Montana. Full suit. Photo by Eric Waters
The Program in Visual Arts at Princeton University will present a panel discussion in the Forum at the Lewis Arts complex featuring Big Chief Demond Melancon of the Young Seminole Hunters and Big Chief Darryl Montana of the Yellow Pocahontas Hunters. The discussion will focus on the tradition of creating the elaborate ceremonial suits and aprons on display in the current exhibition Big Chief Wears a Golden Crown: Art of the New Orleans Black Masking Indians. The work in the exhibition, created by the two chiefs and other artists, are a traditional aspect of Mardi Gras celebrations. The panel, which is free and open to the public, will be moderated by Princeton Associate Professor of History and African American Studies Joshua Guild and preceded by an artist reception at 4:30 p.m.
