Mohawk Hunters Algiers, La. Mardi Gras Indians I've been painting the tribe since 2009. For more information about Paintings you can contact me at 985-640-6361 or email at LoriGomezArt@charter.net I first met the Indians at the Algiers River Festival in April 2009. I was so impressed with their effort and artistic creativity I decided to take on the challenge of recreating their work in paintings. After I did the first 3 paintings I forwarded pictures of them to Chief Casby. The Chief then invited me to display them at a lecture he was giving about the tribe. The Mardi Gras Indians started in 1946. Chief Casby started masking when he was 16. In 1980 he became the Big Chief of the Mohawk Hunters. The tribe consists of 18 to 32 members. There are different positions in the tribe, each serves a different purpose. It takes a year to make each costume. Every year they create a new one. There are 18 different tribes in New Orleans. The tribe does historical presentations regarding the Mardi Gras Indians. They also perform at weddings, parties ect. For more information contact Big Chief Tyrone Casby at 504-239-3685 or email him tcasbysr@bellsouth.net * Postcards are now available of all of the Indian paintings. They measure 5 I/2 in x 8 1/2 in |
"Big Chief "- Tyrone Casby 2009 Both Paintings measure 30in. x 36in. and are signed by Chief Casby Price is $1000 Price $1200. |
"Spy-Boy " Dow Edwards 2010 No Longer Available 30in. x 36in. |
Price $1500 36in. x 48in. |
"Moss-Man" Tyrone Casby Jr. 2010 SOLD 30in. x 36in. |
"Flag-Boy" Charles Dillon 2009 Price $1000 30in. x 36in. |
"Big Chief "- Tyrone Casby 2010 Painting measure 30in. x 36in. Price is $1000 . |
"Big Chief "- Tyrone Casby 2010 Painting measure 36in. x 48in. Price is $1500 . |
"Flag Boy" Jamal Casby 2010 Price $1500 36in x 48 in |
"Moss-Man" Tyrone Casby Jr. 2010 SOLD 48in. x 36in. |
"2nd Spy-Boy " Kenneth Lewis 2010 Price $1000 30in. x 36in. |
"Flag-Boy" Charles Dillon 2010 Price $1000 30in. x 36in. |
"Two Little Indians" 2011 $600 24 in x 30 in |
"Mohawk Hunter's Musicians" 2011 $750 30 in x 24 in |
"Wild-Man" (Terrius Delair) 2011 $800 24 in x 30 in |
Mardi Gras Indian Art Exhibit Opening June 4, 2011 @ DuBuisson's Art Corner , Slidell, La 70458 Exhibit ends on July 30, 2011 |
Click on the picture below to see video of the opening |