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A handcrafted figure with a beaded face, straw-like hair, and a woven hat. 1
A traditional woven hat with a conical shape, decorated with shells and colorful patterns. 2
A decorative hat with a woven pattern and a tassel. 3
A wooden mask with painted facial features and a rope tied around its base. 4
A mask with a feathered headdress. 5
By Zanfast tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 127,696 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Witness the craftsmanship of suits blending African and Native aesthetics
    • Learn how masking serves as cultural resistance and spiritual homage
    • Explore the symbolic geography of the Ward and its spirit culture
    • Discover how masks function as living archives of resilience and identity
    • Gain insight into the integration of Yoruba orisha iconography

Activity location

    • New Orleans
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • New Orleans
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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New Orleans: Black Masking Indians Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 127,696.00 x 2 AdultsP 255,392.00
Total
Price is P 255,392.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of New Orleans Black Masking Indians traditions
  • Inclusions
    Insight into the craftsmanship of suits blending African and Native American aesthetics
  • Inclusions
    Exploration of the symbolic geography of the Ward
  • Inclusions
    Understanding of Yoruba orisha iconography and indigenous American motifs
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the starting point
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

What you can expect

  • Begin your experience by learning about the historical traditions of New Orleans Black Masking Indians. Discover how masking serves as a profound act of cultural resistance and spiritual homage.

    Witness the meticulous craftsmanship of suits that blend African aesthetic sensibilities with the historical narratives of Native American alliances formed during the era of enslavement.

    Learn how the “masking” process allows the wearer to embody the protective spirits of their ancestors, effectively transforming the wearer into a conduit for communal memory and magical power.

    By examining the integration of Yoruba orisha iconography alongside indigenous American motifs, gain a comprehensive understanding of how these masks function as living archives of resilience and identity.

Location

Activity location

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    • New Orleans
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • New Orleans
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States