Cajun Mardi Gras Masks

A study of Cajun Mardi Gras and its traditional maskmaking, focusing on the traditions in the towns of Tee Mamou and Basile. The authors examine the history of maskmaking, profile six current practitioners, and talk about what actually happens on Mardi Gras day in various Cajun communities. Includes color photos of masks and their makers and revelries in progress. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.