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Koasati Pine Straw Basket -- Unfinished Koasati Pine Straw Basket -- Unfinished
Pinestraw, Raffia, Bahia grass
by Marjorie Battise


Dough Bowl Dough Bowl
Tupelo Gum
by Fred Scott


Plain Gourd Birdhouse Plain Gourd Birdhouse
Gourd
by Luther Clifton


Houma White Cypress Basket Houma White Cypress Basket
Split Cypress
by Cyril Billiot


Koasati Moss Basket Koasati Moss Basket
Moss, Raffia
by Rosalene Medford


Koasati Pine Straw Tray Basket Koasati Pine Straw Tray Basket
Pinestraw


Basket with Handle Basket with Handle
Split White Oak
by Geraldine Robertson


Stool with Cattail Seat Stool with Cattail Seat
Cattails, Wood
by Geraldine Robertson


Chitimacha Bear's Earring Basket Chitimacha Bear's Earring Basket
Split Swamp Cane, Commercial Dye
by Ernestine Walls


Cornshuck Hat Cornshuck Hat
Cornshuck
by Leola Simmons


Open Frond Palmetto Fan Open Frond Palmetto Fan
Palmetto
by Elvina Kidder


Palmetto Hat Palmetto Hat
Palmetto
by Elvina Kidder


Patterned Split Oak Basket Patterned Split Oak Basket
by Azzie Roland


Clifton Choctaw Oval Basket Clifton Choctaw Oval Basket
Pine Straw and Raffia


Split Oak Basket with Handle Split Oak Basket with Handle
Split Oak
by Azzie Roland


Squared White Cypress Basket Squared White Cypress Basket
Cypress
by Cyril Billiot


Garde Soliel [Cajun Bonnet] (Back) Garde Soliel [Cajun Bonnet] (Back)
Cypress slats, Unbleached muslin
by Julia Allison


Garde Soliel [Cajun Bonnet] (front) Garde Soliel [Cajun Bonnet] (front)
Cypress slats and unbleached muslin
by Julia Allison


Tatted Cross Bookmark Tatted Cross Bookmark
Cotton
by Lois Cunningham


Snake-Lizard Walking Stick Snake-Lizard Walking Stick
Elm
by Clifton Rambin


Mermaid Walking Stick Mermaid Walking Stick
Elm
by Hugh Williams


Hungarian Cross-Stitched Doily Hungarian Cross-Stitched Doily
Cotton, Cotton Blend
by Ruby Petho


Hungarian Lace Doily Hungarian Lace Doily
Cotton, Cotton Blend
by Ruby Petho


Crawfish Effigy Crawfish Effigy
white cypress
by Cyril Billiot


Carved Tiger Carved Tiger
Wood
by Bill Caskey


Koasati Beaded Cigarette Lighter Koasati Beaded Cigarette Lighter
beads and leather
by Walter Celestine


Heart Basket in the Bayou Lacombe Choctaw Tradition Heart Basket in the Bayou Lacombe Choctaw Tradition
Swamp Cane, Natural Dyes
by Thomas Colvin


Isleno Doily Isleno Doily
by Cecile Alphonso


Wild Turkey Tail Fan Wild Turkey Tail Fan
Turkey feathers, leather, wood, beads
by Curtis Lees


Flower Garden Quilt Sample Flower Garden Quilt Sample
Cotton
by Opal Madden


Clifton Choctaw Pine Straw Basket Clifton Choctaw Pine Straw Basket
Pine Straw, Raffia, Ribbons
by Edna Tyler


Stages of Cotton and Cotton Cards Stages of Cotton and Cotton Cards
Cotton
by Gladys Clark


Placemats Placemats
Cotton
by Gladys Clark


Hoodoo Dream Walking Stick (detail) Hoodoo Dream Walking Stick (detail)
Hickory
by David Allen


Chitimacha Perch Design Tray Chitimacha Perch Design Tray
Split Swamp Cane, Commercial Dye
by Ernestine Walls


Croatian Cutwork Blouse (detail) Croatian Cutwork Blouse (detail)
by Teresa Tesvich


Diamond Pattern Walking Stick (detail) Diamond Pattern Walking Stick (detail)
Hickory
by David Allen


Choctaw-Apache Pine Straw Hat Choctaw-Apache Pine Straw Hat
Pinestraw
by Marcy Williams


Turtle Sculpture Turtle Sculpture
Cypress, Paint, Plastic, Wood
by Joseph Campo


Coot Decoy Coot Decoy
Wood
by Al Muller


Ivy Walking Stick Ivy Walking Stick
Hickory
by Howard Datcher


Alligator Sculpture Alligator Sculpture
Cypress, Paint, Plastic, Wood
by Joseph Campo


Tatted Pillowcase Tatted Pillowcase
by Mearl Byles


Hunter Breaking Bow Sculpture Hunter Breaking Bow Sculpture
Basswood
by Dale Ramsey


Walking Stick with Face Walking Stick with Face
Wood
by William Rose


Carved Wood Redfish Carved Wood Redfish
Wood
by Ivy Billiot


Egret Egret
Tupelo Gum, Hackberry
by Al Muller


Green Winged Teal Drake Decoy Green Winged Teal Drake Decoy
Tupelo
by Don Gomez


Nicaraguan Lace Collar Nicaraguan Lace Collar
by Blanca Solorzano


Koasati Beaded Belt Buckle Koasati Beaded Belt Buckle
beads
by Walter Celestine


Hungarian Embroidered Tablecloth (detail) Hungarian Embroidered Tablecloth (detail)
Cotton, Cotton Blend
by Ruby Petho


Hungarian Embroidered Tablecloth Hungarian Embroidered Tablecloth
Cotton, Cotton Blend
by Ruby Petho


Rabbit Head Walking Stick Rabbit Head Walking Stick
Hickory
by David Allen


Bluebird Carving Bluebird Carving
cypress
by Irvan Perez


Alligator Walking Stick Alligator Walking Stick
Hickory
by David Allen


Cajun Mardi Gras Jewelry Cajun Mardi Gras Jewelry
Cotton and plastic
by Suson Launey


Koasati Turkey Basket Koasati Turkey Basket
Pine straw, Pine cones
by Lorena Langley


Vine Walking Sticks Vine Walking Sticks
Muscadine Vine, Wood
by Roy Gandy


Crab Effigy Crab Effigy
White Cypress
by Cyril Billiot


Blue Winged Teal Drake Decoy Blue Winged Teal Drake Decoy
Cypress
by Irvan Perez


Slat Back Chair Slat Back Chair
White Oak, Cowhide
by Herman Davis


Back Scratcher Back Scratcher
by Al Muller


Chitimacha Bead Necklace (detail) Chitimacha Bead Necklace (detail)
Beads and String
by Faye Stouff


Duck Quilt Sample Duck Quilt Sample
Cotton


Chitimacha Bead Necklace Chitimacha Bead Necklace
Beads and String
by Faye Stouff


Baby Doll Quilt Sampler Baby Doll Quilt Sampler


Redhead Drake Decoy Redhead Drake Decoy
Cypress
by Charles Hutchison


Mallard Drake Decoy (knife cut) Mallard Drake Decoy (knife cut)
Wood
by Anthony Spongia


Cornshuck Door Mat Cornshuck Door Mat
Cornshuck
by Willie Mae Young


Around the World Quilt Around the World Quilt
Cotton
by Rosie Allen


Braiding Sample (Bookmarks) Braiding Sample (Bookmarks)
Palmetto
by Elvina Kidder


Houma Palmetto Vase Houma Palmetto Vase
by Marie Dean


Strip Quilt with Tie Strings Strip Quilt with Tie Strings
Cotton
by Rosie Jackson


Cornshuck Purse Cornshuck Purse
Cornshuck
by Willie London


Fancy Dress and Field Bonnets Fancy Dress and Field Bonnets
Cotton


Flyswatter Flyswatter
Split White Oak
by Mabel Harris


Martin Birdhouse Martin Birdhouse
Cherry and Oak
by Ted Obern


Half-Hitch Palmetto Basket Half-Hitch Palmetto Basket
Palmetto
by Janie Luster


Czech Embroidered Kitchen Cloth Czech Embroidered Kitchen Cloth
Cotton
by Frances Hazmark


Chitimacha Double-Weave Storage Basket Chitimacha Double-Weave Storage Basket
Split Swamp Cane, Natural Dyes
by Ada Thomas


Gourd Birdhouse Gourd Birdhouse
Gourd
by Lonnie Gray


Quilt Sample, Double Wedding Ring Quilt Sample, Double Wedding Ring
Cotton
by Nova Mercer


Carved Cooking Spoon Carved Cooking Spoon
Cypress
by Bobby DesHotel


Embroidered Dresser Scarf (detail) Embroidered Dresser Scarf (detail)
by Mearl Byles


Crochet Sample Crochet Sample
Yarn
by Doris Doty


Half-Barrel Basket Half-Barrel Basket
Split Oak
by Edward Harris


White Norwegian Hardanger White Norwegian Hardanger
by Anna Hansen Stauder


Embroidered Dresser Scarf Embroidered Dresser Scarf
by Mearl Byles


Tatted Handkerchief Tatted Handkerchief
Cotton
by Lois Cunningham


Croatian Cutwork Blouse Croatian Cutwork Blouse
by Teresa Tesvich


Split Oak Birdhouse with Tin Roof Split Oak Birdhouse with Tin Roof
Split Oak, Tin
by Jim Williams


Houma Palmetto Fan Houma Palmetto Fan
Palmetto, Wood
by Marie Dean


Cornshuck Pushbroom Cornshuck Pushbroom
Wood
by Corrine Tyler


Houma Palmetto Fans Houma Palmetto Fans
Palmetto
by Marie Dean


Tupelo Gum Dough Bowl Tupelo Gum Dough Bowl
Tupelo Gum
by Bobby Brown


Cypress Cooking Paddlle Cypress Cooking Paddlle
Cypress
by Bobby DesHotel


Cotton Placemats and Napkins Cotton Placemats and Napkins
Cotton
by Gladys Clark


Ladder Back Chair Ladder Back Chair
White Oak, Cowhide
by Herman Davis


Jellies, Jams, Pickles, Preserves, Relishes, File', and Cayenne Jellies, Jams, Pickles, Preserves, Relishes, File', and Cayenne
various
by Sarah Albritton


Wooden Pliers Wooden Pliers
Wood
by Kenneth Royston


Biloxi Lugger Half-Model Biloxi Lugger Half-Model
Wood
by Raymond Sedotal


Model Pirogues with Oars Model Pirogues with Oars
Wood
by Raymond Sedotal


Night Light, Bonfires on the Levee Night Light, Bonfires on the Levee
Willow Branches
by Janis LeBlanc


Oxen and Cart Oxen and Cart
Wood
by Ira Sandel


Houma Moss Doll with Palmetto Hat Houma Moss Doll with Palmetto Hat
Spanish Moss, Palmetto, Ribbon, Buttons
by Marie Dean


Barbie Doll Mardi Gras Gown Barbie Doll Mardi Gras Gown
Cotton
by Doris Fournet


Baby Doll Baby Doll
Cotton, Stuffing


Alligator and Woodpecker Windmills Alligator and Woodpecker Windmills
Pine
by Blake Owen


Delacroix Double-Rigger Isleno Shrimp Boat Delacroix Double-Rigger Isleno Shrimp Boat
Balsawood, Tupelo Gum, Basswood
by Alfred Perez


Beer Can Airplane Beer Can Airplane
Budweiser Aluminum Beer Cans
by Marguerite Hardy


Handkerchief Dolls Handkerchief Dolls
Cotton and Cotton Blends
by Southwest Louisiana Development Center


Servant Doll (Strawberry Apron) Servant Doll (Strawberry Apron)
by Barbara Trevigne


Twirl Climber Twirl Climber
Pine, Weight
by Blake Owen


Arrow in Log Toy Arrow in Log Toy
Pine
by Blake Owen


Mulatto Doll Mulatto Doll
Cotton, Stuffing
by Barbara Trevigne


Model Pirogues Model Pirogues
by H.F. Gregory


Man and Bear Hammering Toy Man and Bear Hammering Toy
Pine
by Blake Owen


Top with String Top with String
Pine, String
by Blake Owen


Servant Doll Servant Doll
Cotton, Stuffing
by Barbara Trevigne


Quadroon Doll Quadroon Doll
by Barbara Trevigne


Dancing Man Toy Dancing Man Toy
Pine, String
by Blake Owen


Willow Doll Chair Willow Doll Chair
Willow
by Huey Dupont


Bull Roarer Bull Roarer
Cedar, Twine
by H.F. Gregory


Cajun Mardi Gras Block Doll Cajun Mardi Gras Block Doll
Wood and Cotton
by Ione Lejeune


Endless Drummer Endless Drummer
Pine
by Jack Phillips


Courir Du Mardi Gras Dolls in Cart Courir Du Mardi Gras Dolls in Cart
Fabric
by Mary Reed


Doll Wearing First Communion or May Crowning Dress Doll Wearing First Communion or May Crowning Dress
Cotton
by Barbara Trevigne


Model Pirogue with Hunting Gear Model Pirogue with Hunting Gear
Cypress
by Claude Lirette


Model Oyster Boat, Camp House, and Pier Model Oyster Boat, Camp House, and Pier
Cypress
by Paul Pelas


Tunica Biloxi Indian Dolls Tunica Biloxi Indian Dolls
Fabric, Leather, Yarn, Beads
by Anna Mae Juneau


Model Pirogue with Push Pole and Oar Model Pirogue with Push Pole and Oar
Balsa Wood
by Michael Parfait


Moss Doll and Clothing Moss Doll and Clothing
Moss, Braid, Wood
by Marie Verrett


Cypress Spinner Toy Cypress Spinner Toy
Cypress
by E.L. Buckley


Zulu Mardi Gras Throws Zulu Mardi Gras Throws
Coconut
by Morris Jeff


Ceremonial Koasati Pinestraw Mask Ceremonial Koasati Pinestraw Mask
Pine Needle, Raffia
by Lorena Langley


Choctaw Feather Box Choctaw Feather Box
Wood, Feathers
by Claude Medford


Jazz Umbrella (red) Jazz Umbrella (red)
Cotton Blend, Metal
by Clara Joseph


Job's Tears Rosary Job's Tears Rosary
Job's Tears
by Claude Oubre


Jazz Umbrella (white) Jazz Umbrella (white)
Cotton, Metal
by Efzelda Booker-Coleman


Tunica Biloxi Necklace Tunica Biloxi Necklace
Deer hide, Silver, Eagle Bone, Beads
by Fanny Pierite


Catholic Prayer Cards, Prayer Cord, and Medallion Catholic Prayer Cards, Prayer Cord, and Medallion
Rope, Metal, Card, Ribbon


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras Whip Tee Mamou Mardi Gras Whip
Braided Burlap
by Claude Durio


Koasati Finger-Woven Sash Koasati Finger-Woven Sash
Cotton Yarn
by Evelyn Alfaro


Choctaw Gourd Dipper Choctaw Gourd Dipper
Gourd
by Claude Medford


Koasati Frog Effigy Koasati Frog Effigy
Pine Straw, Raffia, Pine Cone
by Ruth Poncho


Cajun Mardi Gras Screen Mask Cajun Mardi Gras Screen Mask
Wire Screen, Wig Hair, Fabric, Bells
by Jackie Miller


Mardi Gras Indian Costume - Child's Mocassins Mardi Gras Indian Costume - Child's Mocassins
Feathers, Beads, Ribbons, Rhinestones
by Charles Taylor


Mardi Gras Indian Costume -- Adult Moccasins Mardi Gras Indian Costume -- Adult Moccasins
Feathers, Beads, Ribbons, Rhinestones
by Charles Taylor


Chinaberry and Job's Tears Rosaries and Crochet Rosary Bag Chinaberry and Job's Tears Rosaries and Crochet Rosary Bag
Job's Tears, Chinaberries, Silk


Spiritualist Altar Items Spiritualist Altar Items


Death Notices and Church Fan Death Notices and Church Fan
Paper, Wood


Commemorative Rex Carnival Float Commemorative Rex Carnival Float
Paper Mache
by Rene Pierre


Crocheted Rosary Bag Crocheted Rosary Bag
Silk
by Georgie Mouton


National Baptist Hymn Book National Baptist Hymn Book
book


Choctaw-Apache Hand Knotted Rosary Choctaw-Apache Hand Knotted Rosary
Wood, Twine
by Ruby Parrie


Baptismal Gown Baptismal Gown
Cotton
by Lucille Stewart


Prayer Card and a Bottle of Holy Water Prayer Card and a Bottle of Holy Water
Card, Glass, Holy Water


Cajun Mardi Gras Costume Cajun Mardi Gras Costume
Denim, Cotton, Wire
by Georgie Manuel


Benevolent Society Basket Benevolent Society Basket
Satin, Beads, Glitter, Feathers
by Charles Taylor


Mardi Gras Indian Costume, Child Mardi Gras Indian Costume, Child
Feathers, Beads, Ribbons, Rhinestones
by Charles Taylor


Jena Choctaw Indian Ribbon Shirt Jena Choctaw Indian Ribbon Shirt
Cotton
by Mary Jones


Needlepoint Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Needlepoint Cajun Mardi Gras Mask
Cotton and Plastic
by Suson Launey


St. Patrick's Day Flower Cane St. Patrick's Day Flower Cane
Crepe Paper, Wire, Net, Trinckets
by Lucille Prima


Fig-Filled Bread for St. Joseph Altar Fig-Filled Bread for St. Joseph Altar
by St. Joseph Altar Guild


Candles and Oils Candles and Oils
Candle, Plastic, Oil
by Pop Joe Francis


Koasati Pine Straw Alligator Effigy Koasati Pine Straw Alligator Effigy
Pine Straw, Raffia, Pine Cone
by Ruth Poncho


Choctaw-Apache Bird Carvings Choctaw-Apache Bird Carvings
Cow Horn
by Jim Toby


Cajun Mardi Gras Capuchon and Mask Cajun Mardi Gras Capuchon and Mask
Cotton, Wire Screen
by Evelyn Fruge


Cajun Mardi Gras Mask with Yellow Eyes Cajun Mardi Gras Mask with Yellow Eyes
Screen
by Evelyn Fruge


Poupee (Voodoo Doll) Poupee (Voodoo Doll)
Vetivert Reeds, Chicken Feathers
by Edmund Riggs


Pine Torch Pine Torch
Pine, Cotton Rag


All Saint's Day Immortelle and Iron Cross All Saint's Day Immortelle and Iron Cross
Crepe Paper, Paraffin, Wire
by Essie Arsan


St. Joseph Altar Exhibit St. Joseph Altar Exhibit
Flour, Fava Beans, Cotton, Plastic, Silk, Palm Branches
by St. Joseph Altar Guild


St. Rosalie Prayer Card St. Rosalie Prayer Card
Card


Crawfish Boil Crawfish Boil


Split Oak Basket Making Split Oak Basket Making


Clarence Edwards, Blues Guitarist Clarence Edwards, Blues Guitarist


Learning to Braid Palmetto Learning to Braid Palmetto


Presenting Palmetto Crafts Presenting Palmetto Crafts


Cake on St. Joseph's Altar Cake on St. Joseph's Altar


Treme Quilters Treme Quilters


Split Oak Basketmaking Split Oak Basketmaking


Playing the Fiddle and Fiddlesticks Playing the Fiddle and Fiddlesticks


Koasati Pine Straw Basket Maker Marion John Koasati Pine Straw Basket Maker Marion John


Creole Cottage with Dormer Windows Creole Cottage with Dormer Windows


Musicians Conduct a Workshop for Children Musicians Conduct a Workshop for Children


Anglo-American Cemetery Anglo-American Cemetery


St. Amico Procession St. Amico Procession


Carving a Dugout Carving a Dugout


Creole House Creole House


Serving Jelly Serving Jelly


Roadside Vegetable Stand Roadside Vegetable Stand


Yard Shrine Yard Shrine


Piney Woods Opry Piney Woods Opry


Joseph "Bebe" Carriere and Cigar Box Fiddle Joseph "Bebe" Carriere and Cigar Box Fiddle


Huey Dupont and Willow Chair Huey Dupont and Willow Chair


Levee Garden and Shrimp Boat Levee Garden and Shrimp Boat


Trawling for Shrimp Trawling for Shrimp


Lafitte Skiff Lafitte Skiff


Lafitte Skiff Rigged for Shrimping Lafitte Skiff Rigged for Shrimping


Framed Out Shrimp Trawler Framed Out Shrimp Trawler


Antoine Billiot with Palmetto Antoine Billiot with Palmetto


Emile Dufrene and Pirogue Emile Dufrene and Pirogue


Bird Carving Bird Carving


Chitimacha River Cane Baskets Chitimacha River Cane Baskets


D.L. Menard's Chair Factory, 1980s D.L. Menard's Chair Factory, 1980s


Kenneth Royston with his Wooden Toys Kenneth Royston with his Wooden Toys


Quilt on a Clothesline Quilt on a Clothesline


Duck Carving Workshop, Nollie Naquin Duck Carving Workshop, Nollie Naquin


Boats for Inland Waters Boats for Inland Waters


Blacksmith Jim Jenkins 2 Blacksmith Jim Jenkins 2


Boatbuilding Boatbuilding


Willie Badeaux and Boatbuilders Willie Badeaux and Boatbuilders


Campboat on Land, 1976 Campboat on Land, 1976


Leon Laurent and His Bird Trap Leon Laurent and His Bird Trap


Tee Mamou Cajun Mardi Gras, Men's Run Tee Mamou Cajun Mardi Gras, Men's Run


Boating in the Atchafalaya Basin Boating in the Atchafalaya Basin


Walking Stick Carver "Daddy Boy" Williams Walking Stick Carver "Daddy Boy" Williams


New Orleans Spiritualist Church New Orleans Spiritualist Church


St. Joseph's Day Parade St. Joseph's Day Parade


Frottoir Player Frottoir Player


Creole Fiddler Canray  Fontenot Creole Fiddler Canray Fontenot


David Allen Carving a Walking Stick David Allen Carving a Walking Stick


Star Quilts Star Quilts


Mrs. Martin Alphonso Mrs. Martin Alphonso


Gourd Birdhouses Gourd Birdhouses


Zydeco Band Zydeco Band


Voodoo Priestess Voodoo Priestess


Blacksmith Shop, Jack Taylor Blacksmith Shop, Jack Taylor


Cajun Mardi Gras Runners in L'Anse Maigre Cajun Mardi Gras Runners in L'Anse Maigre


Dog Trot House Dog Trot House


Blessing of the Fleet Blessing of the Fleet


Juke Joint Juke Joint


Yard in Prairieville, Ascension Parish Yard in Prairieville, Ascension Parish


Sweeping the Yard Sweeping the Yard


Catholic Home Altar Catholic Home Altar


Crab Traps Crab Traps


Camp Meeting Shed Camp Meeting Shed


Shrimp Trawler Rigged with Wing Nets Shrimp Trawler Rigged with Wing Nets


Roadside Fruit and Vegetable Stand Roadside Fruit and Vegetable Stand


Making a Wooden Boat Making a Wooden Boat


Duck Carving Workshop, Al Muller Duck Carving Workshop, Al Muller


Gladys Clark and Spinning Wheel Gladys Clark and Spinning Wheel


Quilting Quilting


Drying Palmetto Drying Palmetto


Shrine at Our Lady of Tickfaw Shrine at Our Lady of Tickfaw


Curing Cow Hides Curing Cow Hides


Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans


Social Aid and Pleasure Club Parades Social Aid and Pleasure Club Parades


All Saints Day Wreaths All Saints Day Wreaths


Poupee' and Maker Poupee' and Maker


Blowgun, Antioine Billiot Blowgun, Antioine Billiot


Grandfather and Grandson Outside Club Grandfather and Grandson Outside Club


Roof Ridge Tiles Reflect German Influence Roof Ridge Tiles Reflect German Influence


Yard Shrine Yard Shrine


Cleaning Tombs for All Saints Day Cleaning Tombs for All Saints Day


Bucktown on Lake Pontchartrain Bucktown on Lake Pontchartrain


Sweet Potato Kiln Sweet Potato Kiln


Cock Fighting Huts Cock Fighting Huts


Liberty Church Liberty Church


Chinese Grocery in Ferriday Chinese Grocery in Ferriday


Rendez-vous des Cajuns Rendez-vous des Cajuns


Liberty Theatre, Eunice Liberty Theatre, Eunice


Duck Decoy Workshop, All Muller Duck Decoy Workshop, All Muller


Palmetto Palmetto


Shelling Peas Shelling Peas


St. Joseph Altar St. Joseph Altar


Canned String Beans Canned String Beans


Display of Crochet Doilies Display of Crochet Doilies


All Saints Day Celebration by Candlelight All Saints Day Celebration by Candlelight


Bottleyard Bottleyard


Quilting on a Bed Quilting on a Bed


Fox Hunting Dogs Fox Hunting Dogs


Easter Rock Easter Rock


Catholic Pilgrimage Site Catholic Pilgrimage Site


Crocheted Bedspread Crocheted Bedspread


Tereza Tesvich and her Croatian Needlework Tereza Tesvich and her Croatian Needlework


Small Old Time Hoop Net Small Old Time Hoop Net
Cotton Twine, White Oak
by Vernie Gibson


Zulu Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras Zulu Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras


St. Patrick's Day Parade St. Patrick's Day Parade


Camelback House in New Orleans Camelback House in New Orleans


Making a Split Oak Basket Making a Split Oak Basket


Bobbins of Hand Spun Thread Bobbins of Hand Spun Thread


Interviewing Interviewing


Photographing an Informant Photographing an Informant


Blacksmith Jim Jenkins Blacksmith Jim Jenkins


Working on a Dugout Working on a Dugout


White Oak Splits White Oak Splits


Boudin Boudin


J.D. Warner and Stretched Deer Hide J.D. Warner and Stretched Deer Hide


Marie Dean with Palmetto Hats and Bags Marie Dean with Palmetto Hats and Bags


Sarah's Kitchen Sarah's Kitchen


Showing a Quilt Showing a Quilt


Quilting Demonstration Quilting Demonstration


Acadian Accordion Acadian Accordion
Ebony, Metal, Other Materials
by Marc Savoy


Mandolin Mandolin
Spruce, Maple, Ebony
by Luke Thompson


Frottoir Frottoir
Metal
by Patrick Champagne


Old Time Country Instruments and Fliers Old Time Country Instruments and Fliers


Cajun and Zydeco Instruments and Fliers Cajun and Zydeco Instruments and Fliers


Spoons and Fiddle Sticks Spoons and Fiddle Sticks
Spoons: Wood and Metal; Fiddlesticks:


Tit Fer (Triangle) Tit Fer (Triangle)
Metal
by Don Montoucet


Fiddle and Bow by Adner Ortego Fiddle and Bow by Adner Ortego
Black Gum, Curly Maple
by Adner Ortego


Cigar Box Fiddle Cigar Box Fiddle
Cigar Box and Wood
by Joseph Carriere


Fiddle and Bow by Tex Grimsley Fiddle and Bow by Tex Grimsley
Spruce, Curly Maple
by Marcel Grimsley


Mallard Drake Decoy in 1930s Style Mallard Drake Decoy in 1930s Style
by Irvan Perez


Tanned Deer Hide Tanned Deer Hide
Deer Hide
by George Allen


Saddle Saddle
Leather
by Joseph LeDoux


Bow and Stone Tipped Arrow (detail) Bow and Stone Tipped Arrow (detail)
Locust, Switch Cane, Flint, Twine, Hide, Feathers
by Curtis Lees


Trammel Net Trammel Net
Lead Weights, Twine
by Paul Pelas


Isleno Oar Isleno Oar
Wood
by Ralph Serignea


Crab Net Crab Net
Cotton Twine
by Eugene Glockner


Knife Knife
Wood, Metal
by Karl Nettles


Koasati Blowgun and Darts Koasati Blowgun and Darts
Cane with Thistle, Cotton, Feathers
by Bel Abbey


Decorative Hook Decorative Hook
Iron
by Jim Jenkins


Needles for the Construction of Nets Needles for the Construction of Nets
Aluminum, Wood, Bamboo Cane


Bow and Stone Tipped Arrow Bow and Stone Tipped Arrow
Locust, Switch Cane, Flint, Twine, Hide, Feathers
by Curtis Lees


Crawfish Trap Crawfish Trap
Plastic, Metal
by Dexter Guillory


Cypress Paddle Cypress Paddle
Cypress
by Bobby and Rufus Deshotel


Dos-Gris Decoy, Ring-Neck Decoy, and Duck Call Dos-Gris Decoy, Ring-Neck Decoy, and Duck Call
Wood, Swamp Cane and Copper


Houma Blowgun and Darts Houma Blowgun and Darts
Elderberry, Palmetto, Cotton, Fur
by Antoine Billiot


Houma Blowgun and Darts (detail) Houma Blowgun and Darts (detail)
Elderberry, Palmetto, Cotton, Fur
by Antoine Billiot


Cured Muskrat Skin Cured Muskrat Skin
Muskrat
by Irvan Perez


Froe and an Axe or Hammer Handle Froe and an Axe or Hammer Handle
White Oak, Metal


Koasati Hawk Whistle Koasati Hawk Whistle
Cane
by Bel Abbey


Paddles (detail) Paddles (detail)
Wood


Door Hinge Door Hinge
Iron
by Jim Jenkins


Candle Holder Candle Holder
Iron
by Jim Jenkins


Shutter Latch Shutter Latch
Iron
by Jim Jenkins


Candle Holder (back) Candle Holder (back)
by Jim Jenkins


Saddle Cinch Saddle Cinch
Cotton, Metal, Leather
by Thomas Ford


Boot Scraper Boot Scraper
Iron
by Karl Nettles


Paddles Paddles
Wood


Carotte de Tabac (Plug of Tobacco) Carotte de Tabac (Plug of Tobacco)
Tobacco, Cloth, String


Denim Welder's Cap Denim Welder's Cap
Denim


Cypress Shingles Cypress Shingles
Cypress


Cow Whip Cow Whip
Leather, Cord
by Terry Cox


Spanish Moss Twister Spanish Moss Twister
Cypress
by Davis Sickey


Hunting Horn Hunting Horn
Goat Horn, Leather
by William Wisner


Bow and Stone Tipped Arrow (feather detail) Bow and Stone Tipped Arrow (feather detail)
Locust, Switch Cane, Flint, Twine, Hide, Feathers
by Curtis Lees


Catfish Trap (Small Scale) Catfish Trap (Small Scale)
White Oak
by Vernie Gibson


Horsehair Bridle Reins Horsehair Bridle Reins
Horsehair and Leather
by Nancy Cooper


Horsehair and Horsehair Ropes Horsehair and Horsehair Ropes
Horsehair
by Morris Cezar


Palmetto Mosquito Brush Palmetto Mosquito Brush
Palmetto, wood
by Craig Guillory


Saddle maker Saddle maker


Jesus Name Apostolic Temple Jesus Name Apostolic Temple


Lake Crabbing Lake Crabbing


Cornshuck Chairseat Cornshuck Chairseat


Choctaw Pack Basket by Tom Colvin Choctaw Pack Basket by Tom Colvin


Gumbo Filée Gumbo Filée


Red Pepper Garden Red Pepper Garden


Tabby's Blues Box Tabby's Blues Box


Blues Jamming Blues Jamming


Baton Rouge Blues Pianist Henry Gray Baton Rouge Blues Pianist Henry Gray


Religious Sign Religious Sign


Blues Jam Session Blues Jam Session


Old Time Blues Old Time Blues


Storefront Church Storefront Church


Fiddler and Straw Beater Fiddler and Straw Beater


Fiddle Champion, Chuck Nation Fiddle Champion, Chuck Nation


Homemade Food Homemade Food


Florida Parishes Folk Music Festival Florida Parishes Folk Music Festival


Choctaw Baskets by Tom Colvin Choctaw Baskets by Tom Colvin


Oliver "Preacher" McNabb Oliver "Preacher" McNabb


Le Boucherie Le Boucherie


Crawfish Eating Contest Crawfish Eating Contest


Sarah's Kitchen Sarah's Kitchen


Miller's Cafe Miller's Cafe


Urban Gardening Urban Gardening


Quilt Curtain Quilt Curtain


Sarah's Kitchen, Sign Sarah's Kitchen, Sign


Le Boucherie Le Boucherie


Cornshuck Weaving Cornshuck Weaving


Storyteller Enola Matthews Storyteller Enola Matthews


Cornshuck Door Mat (Detail) Cornshuck Door Mat (Detail)


Maudie Simeon Maudie Simeon


St. Joseph Altar, Feeding of the Saints St. Joseph Altar, Feeding of the Saints


Grinding Corn Grinding Corn


Zydeco Zydeco


Fretted Instruments by Luke Thompson Fretted Instruments by Luke Thompson


Creole Cottage Creole Cottage


Cornshuck Weaver Willie London Cornshuck Weaver Willie London


Zion Travelers Spiritual Singers Zion Travelers Spiritual Singers


Baptism at Lake Providence, Louisiana Baptism at Lake Providence, Louisiana


Hungarian Women From Livingston Parish Hungarian Women From Livingston Parish


Bluegrass Festival Bluegrass Festival


Bronc Riding At A Sabine Parish Rodeo Bronc Riding At A Sabine Parish Rodeo


St. Joseph Altar St. Joseph Altar


Tamale Making Tamale Making


Vietnamese Couple In Front Of Altar Vietnamese Couple In Front Of Altar


Cajun Fiddlemaker Lionel Leleux Cajun Fiddlemaker Lionel Leleux


Netmaking Netmaking


Drum Dance, Caddo Dance Grounds, Binger, OK 1993 Drum Dance, Caddo Dance Grounds, Binger, OK 1993


Atcha Bakery & Cafée Atcha Bakery & Cafée


Czech Heritage Center Czech Heritage Center


Rice and Crawfish Farming Rice and Crawfish Farming


Creole Pony and Quarter Horse Creole Pony and Quarter Horse


Cowboy T.E. "Brownie" Ford Cowboy T.E. "Brownie" Ford


Pat Mire Handfishing with His Father, Felix Mire Pat Mire Handfishing with His Father, Felix Mire


St. Augustine Catholic Church St. Augustine Catholic Church


Front Street, Natchitoches Front Street, Natchitoches


Garden District in New Orleans Garden District in New Orleans


Shotgun Houses Shotgun Houses


Greek Dancers Greek Dancers


Filipino Camelia Dance Troupe Filipino Camelia Dance Troupe


Spanish Guitar Music Spanish Guitar Music


Cowboy T.E. "Brownie" Ford Cowboy T.E. "Brownie" Ford


St. Joseph Altar for Grandsons of Italy St. Joseph Altar for Grandsons of Italy


St. Rosalie Procession St. Rosalie Procession


Mestiza Filipino Dress Mestiza Filipino Dress


Laotian Shrine Visited on New Years Laotian Shrine Visited on New Years


Mardi Gras Indian Mardi Gras Indian


Cowhide Chair Bottoms Cowhide Chair Bottoms


Laotian Sweet Rice Laotian Sweet Rice


Girls playing "Mizz Brown" in New Orleans Girls playing "Mizz Brown" in New Orleans


Koasati Bel Abbey Koasati Bel Abbey


Political Signs Political Signs


Two Shrimp Boats Two Shrimp Boats


Malcolm Comeaux Examines a Pierre Part Dugout, 1969 Malcolm Comeaux Examines a Pierre Part Dugout, 1969


Creole Skiff on Little Grand Bayou, ca. 1969 Creole Skiff on Little Grand Bayou, ca. 1969


Cattle Barge in the Atchafalaya Basin Cattle Barge in the Atchafalaya Basin


Atchafalaya Swamp Roundup Seiners, ca. 1969 Atchafalaya Swamp Roundup Seiners, ca. 1969


Cattle Barge in the Atchafalaya Basin Cattle Barge in the Atchafalaya Basin


Mr. Wiltz's Plywood Pirogue, ca. 1969 Mr. Wiltz's Plywood Pirogue, ca. 1969


<I>Cap'n Bozo</I>, South Atlantic Trawler, Docked in Cameron, July 10, 1981 Cap'n Bozo, South Atlantic Trawler, Docked in Cameron, July 10, 1981


Cypress Bird Trap Cypress Bird Trap
by Leon Laurent


Isleno Oar (detail) Isleno Oar (detail)
by Ralph Serignea


Dugout Pirogue Dugout Pirogue
by Tan Brunet


Brooms Brooms


Baptist Hymnal with Shape Notes Baptist Hymnal with Shape Notes


Paper Fortunetelling Paper Fortunetelling


Paperfolding Traditions Paperfolding Traditions


The Whitstein Brothers The Whitstein Brothers


Blues Duo Blues Duo


Pedal Steel Pedal Steel


Savoy Music Center Savoy Music Center


Julio and Caesar, Guatemalan Guitar Music Julio and Caesar, Guatemalan Guitar Music


Larry Garner Trio, Blues Larry Garner Trio, Blues


Clifford Blake Calls the Cotton Press Clifford Blake Calls the Cotton Press


Pinstripe Brass Band Pinstripe Brass Band


Community Singing Convention Community Singing Convention


North Louisiana String Band North Louisiana String Band


Oldham Family Gospel Band Oldham Family Gospel Band


Dejan's Olympia Brass Band Dejan's Olympia Brass Band


Van Williams Van Williams


Peewee Whitaker on Trombone Peewee Whitaker on Trombone


Hector Duhon and Octa Clark Hector Duhon and Octa Clark


Zydeco Dance Hall Zydeco Dance Hall


Zydeco Musician Lynn August Zydeco Musician Lynn August


El Grupo Ebenezer, Latin Gospel El Grupo Ebenezer, Latin Gospel


El Grupo Ebenzer, Latin Gospel El Grupo Ebenzer, Latin Gospel


Bluegrass Gospel Bluegrass Gospel


D'Loutre Bottom Boys D'Loutre Bottom Boys


Downsville Male Chorus Downsville Male Chorus


Pedal-less Steel Guitar Pedal-less Steel Guitar


Cajun Dance Hall Cajun Dance Hall


Gospel Choir Gospel Choir


Eddie LeJeune and the Morse Playboys Eddie LeJeune and the Morse Playboys


Grey Eagles Stringband Grey Eagles Stringband


Evening Star String Band Evening Star String Band


Canray Fontenot and Bois Sec Ardoin, Creole/Zydeco Music Canray Fontenot and Bois Sec Ardoin, Creole/Zydeco Music


Kenny Bill Stinson, Rockabilly Musician Kenny Bill Stinson, Rockabilly Musician


Ruben "Mr. Salsa" Gonzalez Ruben "Mr. Salsa" Gonzalez


Czech Dancers Czech Dancers


Danny Barker, Jazz Musician Danny Barker, Jazz Musician


Cajun Two-Step Cajun Two-Step


Vietnamese New Year's Dragon Dance Vietnamese New Year's Dragon Dance


New Orleans Klezmer All Stars New Orleans Klezmer All Stars


Jazz Clarinet and Saxaphone Jazz Clarinet and Saxaphone


Preservation Hall Jazz Preservation Hall Jazz


Preservation Hall Jazz Preservation Hall Jazz


Gospel Performance in Church Gospel Performance in Church


Cajun Music Jam at Savoy Music Center Cajun Music Jam at Savoy Music Center


Penola Caesar Sings Dr. Watts Hymns Penola Caesar Sings Dr. Watts Hymns


Bonfire on the Levee Bonfire on the Levee


<I>Pappy's Gold</i>, Lafourche Shrimp Trawler Pappy's Gold, Lafourche Shrimp Trawler


<i>Master Flint</i>, Lafourche Shrimp Trawler Master Flint, Lafourche Shrimp Trawler


<I>Lady of Fatima</I>, South Lafourche Shrimp Trawler Lady of Fatima, South Lafourche Shrimp Trawler


Lafitte Skiff Rigged with Skimmer Nets Lafitte Skiff Rigged with Skimmer Nets


Raymond Sedotal with his Creole skiff at the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition Raymond Sedotal with his Creole skiff at the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition


Raymond Sedotal in his Pirogue Raymond Sedotal in his Pirogue


Munson Creole Skiff on Trailer Munson Creole Skiff on Trailer


Trapper Kent LaBove in his Mud Boat Trapper Kent LaBove in his Mud Boat


Sailing Lugger at Vermilionville Sailing Lugger at Vermilionville


Albert Latiolais in His Bateau or Putt-Putt Albert Latiolais in His Bateau or Putt-Putt


Finished Dugout Pirogue with Tools Displayed, 1984 LWE Finished Dugout Pirogue with Tools Displayed, 1984 LWE


<I>Southern Star</I>, Terrebonne Shrimp Trawler Southern Star, Terrebonne Shrimp Trawler


Docked Shrimp Trawlers in Terrebonne Parish, circa 1960 Docked Shrimp Trawlers in Terrebonne Parish, circa 1960


Flat Boat at Pierre Part, 1969 Flat Boat at Pierre Part, 1969


Bateau at Charenton with Elevated Coaming, 1969 Bateau at Charenton with Elevated Coaming, 1969


Fish-Buying Boat, Atchafalaya, 1966-1967 Fish-Buying Boat, Atchafalaya, 1966-1967


Large and Deep Dugout Pirogue, along Bayou Du Large, c. 1969 Large and Deep Dugout Pirogue, along Bayou Du Large, c. 1969


Koasati Pine Straw Vase, Multicolored Koasati Pine Straw Vase, Multicolored
Pine straw, raffia
by Elizabeth Marie Thompson


Palmetto Whisk Palmetto Whisk


Koasati Pine Straw Vase Koasati Pine Straw Vase
Pine straw, raffia
by Myrna Wilson


Sedgegrass Broom Sedgegrass Broom
Sedgegrass, string
by Jack Phillips


Palmetto Broom Palmetto Broom
palmetto
by Antoine Billiot


B'nai Zion Temple B'nai Zion Temple


Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport


Greenwood Cemetery Angel Greenwood Cemetery Angel


Scottish Rite Cathedral Scottish Rite Cathedral


Ledbetter Heights, Shreveport Ledbetter Heights, Shreveport


Greenwood Cemetery Greenwood Cemetery


Crawfish Étouffée Crawfish Étouffée


Holt Cemetery Holt Cemetery


Tableau Tableau


St. Landry Parish Cemetery - Opelousas, Louisiana St. Landry Parish Cemetery - Opelousas, Louisiana


Creole Trail Ride Creole Trail Ride


Essie Mae Arsan, All Saints Day Wreath Maker Essie Mae Arsan, All Saints Day Wreath Maker


Roadside Shrine Roadside Shrine


Camp Meeting House Camp Meeting House


Prayer House, St. Martinville Prayer House, St. Martinville


Nicaraguan Altar to the Blessed Mother Nicaraguan Altar to the Blessed Mother


Shrines at Our Lady of Tickfaw Shrines at Our Lady of Tickfaw


Shrine at Our Lady of Tickfaw Shrine at Our Lady of Tickfaw


Our Lady of Tickfaw Our Lady of Tickfaw


Outdoor Oven Outdoor Oven


Our Lady of Tours Grotto, St. Martinville Our Lady of Tours Grotto, St. Martinville


All Saint's Day Visitation All Saint's Day Visitation


St. Amico Statue St. Amico Statue


St. Ann Shrine, New Orleans St. Ann Shrine, New Orleans


Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Baskets Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Baskets


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker Azzie Roland, Sedge Grass Basket Maker


Bill Tippit and Broom Corn Bill Tippit and Broom Corn


Bill Tippit Pressing a Broom Bill Tippit Pressing a Broom


Bill Tippit and his Brooms Bill Tippit and his Brooms


Bill Tippit's Brooms Bill Tippit's Brooms


Bill Tippit Making a Broom Bill Tippit Making a Broom


River Front Store River Front Store


Attakapas Landing, Assumption Parish Attakapas Landing, Assumption Parish


Bayou Store, Pierre Part, 1985 Bayou Store, Pierre Part, 1985


One Lane Bridge One Lane Bridge


Brush Arbor Brush Arbor


Guidry's Dance Hall, Lewisburg Guidry's Dance Hall, Lewisburg


Dog Trot House, Pleasant Hill Dog Trot House, Pleasant Hill


Vegetable Stand in Alexandria Vegetable Stand in Alexandria


Gar and Buffalo Fish Gar and Buffalo Fish


Rice Field in Rapides Parish Rice Field in Rapides Parish


Houma Indian Palmetto House Houma Indian Palmetto House


Log Single Pen House near Zwolle Log Single Pen House near Zwolle


Sugar Cane Harvest Sugar Cane Harvest


Sorting Oysters in Plaquemines Sorting Oysters in Plaquemines


Pecan Grove in Natchitoches Parish Pecan Grove in Natchitoches Parish


Rhames Grocery Rhames Grocery


Grinding Corn Grinding Corn


Milling Rice Milling Rice


Sno Balls Sno Balls


Timber Yard, Zwolle, Sabine Parish Timber Yard, Zwolle, Sabine Parish


Bullets, a Creole Bar in New Orleans Seventh Ward Bullets, a Creole Bar in New Orleans Seventh Ward


Earl Barthé  at Bullets Earl Barthé at Bullets


Terry Barthé  at Bullets Terry Barthé at Bullets


L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1991 L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1991


Scott Mardi Gras, 1995 Scott Mardi Gras, 1995


L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1994 L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1994


Gumbo Gumbo


L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1991 L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1991


L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1991 L'Anse Maigre Mardi Gras, 1991


Church Point Mardi Gras, 1991 Church Point Mardi Gras, 1991


Church Point Mardi Gras, 1991 Church Point Mardi Gras, 1991


Church Point Mardi Gras Church Point Mardi Gras


Hathaway Mardi Gras, 1992 Hathaway Mardi Gras, 1992


Hathaway Mardi Gras, 1992 Hathaway Mardi Gras, 1992


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Men's Run, 1993 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Men's Run, 1993


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991


Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993 Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993


Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993 Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993


Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993 Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993


Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993 Elton Cajun Mardi Gras, 1993


Elton Mardi Gras, 1994 Elton Mardi Gras, 1994


Basile Mardi Gras, 1994 Basile Mardi Gras, 1994


Basile Mardi Gras, 1994 Basile Mardi Gras, 1994


Basile Mardi Gras, 1993 Basile Mardi Gras, 1993


Cajun Mardi Gras Cajun Mardi Gras


Basile Mardi Gras, 1994 Basile Mardi Gras, 1994


Eunice Mardi Gras, 1991 Eunice Mardi Gras, 1991


Eunice Mardi Gras, 1991 Eunice Mardi Gras, 1991


Eunice Mardi Gras, 1991 Eunice Mardi Gras, 1991


Oberlin Mardi Gras, 1991 Oberlin Mardi Gras, 1991


Oberlin Mardi Gras, 1992 Oberlin Mardi Gras, 1992


Carving Wooden Spoons Carving Wooden Spoons


Carving Wooden Spoons Carving Wooden Spoons


Carving Wooden Spoons Carving Wooden Spoons


Carved Oyster Lugger Carved Oyster Lugger


Miniature Carved Motor Miniature Carved Motor


Crucifix near Eunice Crucifix near Eunice


Cypress Carvings Cypress Carvings


Miniature Ducks Miniature Ducks


Carver Irvan Perez Carver Irvan Perez


Woodworking Woodworking


Model Shrimp Boat Model Shrimp Boat


Model Moss Picking Boat Model Moss Picking Boat


St. Patrick's Day Parade St. Patrick's Day Parade


Egg Knocking Contest, Marksville, 1989. Egg Knocking Contest, Marksville, 1989.


Egg Knocking Egg Knocking


Kissing Canes Kissing Canes


Perlita Street Kids Perlita Street Kids


Livonia Mardi Gras, 1992 Livonia Mardi Gras, 1992


Feast of St. Nicholas in Robert's Cove Feast of St. Nicholas in Robert's Cove


Feast of St. Nicholas, Robert's Cove Feast of St. Nicholas, Robert's Cove


St. Patricks Day in Baton Rouge St. Patricks Day in Baton Rouge


St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Orleans St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Orleans


Norwegian Blintz Norwegian Blintz


Cracklins Cracklins


Making Cracklins Making Cracklins


Nicaraguan Tamales Nicaraguan Tamales


Nicaraguan Tamales Nicaraguan Tamales


Making Indian Fry Bread Making Indian Fry Bread


Ingredients for Tamales Ingredients for Tamales


Making Caldo Making Caldo


Fish Fry Fish Fry


Sarah Albritton Making Biscuits Sarah Albritton Making Biscuits


Sign at a Blueberry U-Pick Farm Sign at a Blueberry U-Pick Farm


Cornshuck Dolls -- Nativity Scene Cornshuck Dolls -- Nativity Scene


Cornshuck Dolls -- Eating Crawfish Cornshuck Dolls -- Eating Crawfish


Cornshuck Dolls Cornshuck Dolls


Cornshuck Weaving Cornshuck Weaving


Brands from Robert's Cove Brands from Robert's Cove


Saddle Maker Hollis Gill Saddle Maker Hollis Gill


Julia Clary of Zwolle with a bullwhip she made Julia Clary of Zwolle with a bullwhip she made


Racing Saddles Racing Saddles


Racing Saddles Racing Saddles


Rodeo Practice Rodeo Practice


Rodeo Practice Rodeo Practice


Whip Making Whip Making


Whip Maker Billy Anderson Whip Maker Billy Anderson


Rope Maker Morris Ceasar Rope Maker Morris Ceasar


Gumbo after Mardi Gras Gumbo after Mardi Gras


Welding Barbeque Pits Welding Barbeque Pits


Azzie Roland's Baskets Azzie Roland's Baskets


White Oak Chair Bottom White Oak Chair Bottom


Big Al Taplet Big Al Taplet


Chinaberry Rosary Chinaberry Rosary


Cross made of garfish scales Cross made of garfish scales


David Allen with his Walking Sticks David Allen with his Walking Sticks


Split Oak Basket Maker Edward Harris Split Oak Basket Maker Edward Harris


Chair Maker F. B. Snell Chair Maker F. B. Snell


Spliting Oak Spliting Oak


Joe Soileau, Cowhide Chair Bottoms Joe Soileau, Cowhide Chair Bottoms


Accordion Maker Kenneth Thibodeaux Accordion Maker Kenneth Thibodeaux


Accordion Builder Kenneth Thibodeaux Accordion Builder Kenneth Thibodeaux


Larry Miller Making a T-Fer Larry Miller Making a T-Fer


Bousillage Bousillage


Cowhide Chair Bottoms Cowhide Chair Bottoms


Wooden Toy Wooden Toy


Marc Savoy,  Accordion Builder Marc Savoy, Accordion Builder


Mary Martha Pierre, bean mosaics Mary Martha Pierre, bean mosaics


Shoe Pimping Shoe Pimping


Presenting Children's Games Presenting Children's Games


Hand Clapping Games Hand Clapping Games


Bousillage Bousillage


Fiddle Maker Royne Fontenot Fiddle Maker Royne Fontenot


House Raised for Flooding House Raised for Flooding


Duralde Mardi Gras, 1977 Duralde Mardi Gras, 1977


Duralde Mardi Gras, 1985 Duralde Mardi Gras, 1985


Duralde Mardi Gras, 1985 Duralde Mardi Gras, 1985


Duralde Creole Mardi Gras, 1985 Duralde Creole Mardi Gras, 1985


Creole Mardi Gras Creole Mardi Gras


Creole Mardi Gras Creole Mardi Gras


Golden Start Hunters Mardi Gras Indians Golden Start Hunters Mardi Gras Indians


Young Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians Young Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians


Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians


Young Cheyene Mardi Gras Indians Young Cheyene Mardi Gras Indians


Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians


Fi-Yi-Yi Mardi Gras Indians Fi-Yi-Yi Mardi Gras Indians


Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians


Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians


Mausoleum on All Saints Day Mausoleum on All Saints Day


Cemetery in St. Martinville. Cemetery in St. Martinville.


St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans


Grave with Offering Grave with Offering


Hoop Net Hoop Net


Atchafalaya Fisherman Atchafalaya Fisherman


Crawfish Pond Crawfish Pond


Cast Net Maker Cast Net Maker


Demonstrating a Cast Net Demonstrating a Cast Net


Crawfisherman Crawfisherman


Demonstrating a Cast Net Demonstrating a Cast Net


Net Making Net Making


Fishing Lures Fishing Lures


Jazz Funeral, New Orleans Jazz Funeral, New Orleans


Laotian New Year Parade Laotian New Year Parade


Laotian New Year Parade Laotian New Year Parade


Laotian New Year Laotian New Year


Horseshoe Mail Box Horseshoe Mail Box


Oil Derrick Mail Box Oil Derrick Mail Box


Henna Painting Henna Painting


New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian


Charles Taylor, Mardi Gras Indian Charles Taylor, Mardi Gras Indian


Darryl Montana, Mardi Gras Indian Darryl Montana, Mardi Gras Indian


Darryl Montana's Mardi Gras Indian Beadwork Darryl Montana's Mardi Gras Indian Beadwork


Darryl Montana's Mardi Gras Indian Beadwork Darryl Montana's Mardi Gras Indian Beadwork


Darryl Montana, Mardi Gras Indian Darryl Montana, Mardi Gras Indian


Mardi Gras Indian Larry Bannock Mardi Gras Indian Larry Bannock


Mardi Gras Indian Costume, Adult Mardi Gras Indian Costume, Adult


Basile Mardi Gras, 1998 Basile Mardi Gras, 1998


Georgie Manuel, Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Maker Georgie Manuel, Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Maker


Basile Mardi Gras, 1996 Basile Mardi Gras, 1996


Suson Launey, Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Maker Suson Launey, Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Maker


Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras, Women's Run, 1991


Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Cajun Mardi Gras Mask


Fiddling Presentation Fiddling Presentation


Cajun Fiddler Dewey Balfa Cajun Fiddler Dewey Balfa


Cajun musician D.L. Menard Cajun musician D.L. Menard


Making Horse Hair Ropes Making Horse Hair Ropes


Ike Hamilton with his Trick Rodeo Mule Ike Hamilton with his Trick Rodeo Mule


Horse Hair For Rope Making Horse Hair For Rope Making


Making Horse Hair Rope Making Horse Hair Rope


Making Horse Hair Ropes Making Horse Hair Ropes


Making Horse Hair Ropes Making Horse Hair Ropes


Koasati Weaver Lorena Langley Koasati Weaver Lorena Langley


Chitimacha Weaver Ada Thomas Chitimacha Weaver Ada Thomas


Hide Tanning Hide Tanning


Song bird carvings Song bird carvings


Ivy Billiot Weaving a Basket Ivy Billiot Weaving a Basket


Palmetto Weaver Janie Luster Palmetto Weaver Janie Luster


Koasati Wiregrass Basket Koasati Wiregrass Basket


Koasati Basketweaver Koasati Basketweaver


Rose Fisher-Blasingame weaving river cane Rose Fisher-Blasingame weaving river cane


Carvings by Roy Parfait Carvings by Roy Parfait


Roy Parfait, Houma Indian Carver Roy Parfait, Houma Indian Carver


Weaving river cane Weaving river cane


Building a Palmetto House Building a Palmetto House


Mary Jones, Chinaberry Necklaces Mary Jones, Chinaberry Necklaces


Mary Jones, Jena Choctaw Mary Jones, Jena Choctaw


Weaving River Cane Weaving River Cane


Elks Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, 1997 Elks Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, 1997


Jefferson City Buzzards on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans Jefferson City Buzzards on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans


Krewe du Jieux, Mardi Gras 1999 Krewe du Jieux, Mardi Gras 1999


Krewe du Jieux, Mardi Gras, 1999 Krewe du Jieux, Mardi Gras, 1999


Krewe du Jieux, Mardi Gras 1999. Krewe du Jieux, Mardi Gras 1999.


Mondo Kayo Walking Club, 1997 Mondo Kayo Walking Club, 1997


Parasol's Bar, New Orleans Parasol's Bar, New Orleans


Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, 1999 Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, 1999


Waiting for the Parade Waiting for the Parade


Before the Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras Before the Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras


Before the Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras Before the Parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras


Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, 1999 Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, 1999


Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, 1999 Rex Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, 1999


Waiting for Rex, Mardi Gras, 1997 Waiting for Rex, Mardi Gras, 1997


Zulu Queen, 1999 Zulu Queen, 1999


Zulu Coconuts Zulu Coconuts


Houma Indian Traditions in School Houma Indian Traditions in School


Houma Indian Traditions in School Houma Indian Traditions in School


Cotton Culture on the National Mall Cotton Culture on the National Mall


Cotton on the National Mall Cotton on the National Mall


Storytelling at the Smithsonian Storytelling at the Smithsonian


Gifts from the Hills Exhibition Gifts from the Hills Exhibition


Flower Garden Quilt and Lincoln Quilt Flower Garden Quilt and Lincoln Quilt


Folk Art Exhibition Folk Art Exhibition


Drunkard's Path Quilt Drunkard's Path Quilt


Storytelling at JazzFest Storytelling at JazzFest


Storytelling at JazzFest Storytelling at JazzFest


Croatian Textiles Exhibited Croatian Textiles Exhibited


Storytelling Storytelling


Blacksmith Jim Jenkins Blacksmith Jim Jenkins


Shingle making Shingle making


Festival Signage Festival Signage


Folklife Exhibit in Library Folklife Exhibit in Library


Cowboy Lore Cowboy Lore


Quilts Display Quilts Display


Earl Barthe's Plaster Work Earl Barthe's Plaster Work


Demonstrating making filée Demonstrating making filée


Storytelling Stage at the Louisiana Folklife Festival Storytelling Stage at the Louisiana Folklife Festival


Storytelling Pavilion Storytelling Pavilion


Storytelling Pavilion, Floor Plan Storytelling Pavilion, Floor Plan


Avenue Steppers Marching Club Avenue Steppers Marching Club


Social Aid and Pleasure Club Crafts Social Aid and Pleasure Club Crafts


Social Aid and Pleasure Club Social Aid and Pleasure Club


Flamingos in Capitol Lake Flamingos in Capitol Lake


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1995 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1995


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997


Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997 Spanish Town Mardi Gras, 1997


Isleno Embroider Barbara Perez Isleno Embroider Barbara Perez


Bible Quilt Bible Quilt


Strip Quilt Strip Quilt


Croatian Embroidery Croatian Embroidery


Czech Dance Costume Czech Dance Costume


Doll by Lair LaCour Doll by Lair LaCour


Lair Lacour's Doll House Lair Lacour's Doll House


Nicaraguan Needlework Nicaraguan Needlework


Norwegian Embroidery Norwegian Embroidery


Norwegian Embroidery Norwegian Embroidery


Rainbow Strip Quilt Rainbow Strip Quilt


Nine Patch Quilt Nine Patch Quilt


Birdhouses, Campti Birdhouses, Campti


Bottle Tree Bottle Tree


J.R. Richarman, Brocolli Drying for Seed, Hebert, Louisiana. J.R. Richarman, Brocolli Drying for Seed, Hebert, Louisiana.


Martin Houses Martin Houses


Bucktown, 1981 Bucktown, 1981


Yard Art Yard Art


Fish Market, Jonesville Fish Market, Jonesville


Gourd Birdhouses Gourd Birdhouses


Iron Fence Iron Fence


Yard Art Yard Art


Fence in Breaux Bridge Fence in Breaux Bridge


Yard Art Yard Art


Gardening on Bayou Lafourche Gardening on Bayou Lafourche


Birdhouses Birdhouses


Fence in Ruston Fence in Ruston


Sugar Mill, St. Martinville Sugar Mill, St. Martinville


Walter's Park Walter's Park


Yard Art Yard Art


Basile Mardi Gras, 2003 Basile Mardi Gras, 2003


Basile Mardi Gras, 2003 Basile Mardi Gras, 2003


Cajun Dancehall, Galliano Cajun Dancehall, Galliano


David Allen in his front yard David Allen in his front yard


Cotton Press Caller Cotton Press Caller


Fish and Animal Traps Fish and Animal Traps


Los Adais Quilters Los Adais Quilters


Shotgun Houses, Baton Rouge Shotgun Houses, Baton Rouge


Quilting with a Frame Quilting with a Frame


Cajun Mardi Gras Masks Cajun Mardi Gras Masks


Woodworker Dempsy Perkins Woodworker Dempsy Perkins


Elaine Bourque, Acadian Weaver Elaine Bourque, Acadian Weaver


Elaine Bourque, Acadian Weaving Elaine Bourque, Acadian Weaving


Ilaine Hartman, Mardi Gras Gown Maker Ilaine Hartman, Mardi Gras Gown Maker


Plasterer Earl Barthé Plasterer Earl Barthé


Pieri Tilework Pieri Tilework


John Hartsock John Hartsock


Blacksmith Darryl Reeves Blacksmith Darryl Reeves


Lionel "Lonnie" Smith, Jr. Lionel "Lonnie" Smith, Jr.


Brickmasons Brickmasons


The Skeletons Participate in Super Sunday The Skeletons Participate in Super Sunday


Hispanic Occupations Hispanic Occupations


Hispanic Occupations Hispanic Occupations


Honduran Needlework Honduran Needlework


Honduran Dance Costumes Honduran Dance Costumes


Indian Music - Sitar Indian Music - Sitar


Indian Ganesha Altar Indian Ganesha Altar


Puja Puja


Navaratri Celebration Navaratri Celebration


Navaratri Celebration Navaratri Celebration


Navaratri Celebration Navaratri Celebration


Indian Music - Sarode Indian Music - Sarode


Indian Music and Dance Indian Music and Dance


Rangoli Rangoli


Japanese Bon Festival Japanese Bon Festival


Japanese Crafts Japanese Crafts


Japanese Bon Odori Japanese Bon Odori


Henna Painting by Anjun Sadiq Henna Painting by Anjun Sadiq


Autumn Festival, Tet Trung Thu Autumn Festival, Tet Trung Thu


Autumn Fest Tet Trung Thu, 2 Autumn Fest Tet Trung Thu, 2


Autumn Fest Tet Trung Thu, 3 Autumn Fest Tet Trung Thu, 3


Autumn Fest Tet Trung Thu, 4 Autumn Fest Tet Trung Thu, 4


Fiddling Residency Fiddling Residency


David Greely and Steve Riley Residency, 2 David Greely and Steve Riley Residency, 2


Harry Hernandez Harry Hernandez


Mela at Vedic Center, Baton Rouge Mela at Vedic Center, Baton Rouge


Mela at the Vedic Center in Baton Rouge Mela at the Vedic Center in Baton Rouge


Mela at the Vedic Center in Baton Rouge Mela at the Vedic Center in Baton Rouge


Vietnamese Shrine Vietnamese Shrine


Kenny Bill Stinson, Guitarist Kenny Bill Stinson, Guitarist


Fred Beavers works on a fiddle Fred Beavers works on a fiddle


Rick Felkel, Instrument Builder Rick Felkel, Instrument Builder


Bob Terry Bob Terry


Hilton Lytle, Fiddler and Fiddle Maker Hilton Lytle, Fiddler and Fiddle Maker


Hilton Lytle, Fiddler and Fiddle Maker Hilton Lytle, Fiddler and Fiddle Maker


Chinese Art of Zhe Zhi Chinese Art of Zhe Zhi
Paper


Ike Hamilton Auctioneer in his study, 1992 Ike Hamilton Auctioneer in his study, 1992


Ike Hamilton, Auctioneer Ike Hamilton, Auctioneer


Chinese Folk Dance Group - Yang Guang (Sunshine) Dance Group Chinese Folk Dance Group - Yang Guang (Sunshine) Dance Group


Chinese Folk Dance Group - Yang Guang (Sunshine) Dance Group Chinese Folk Dance Group - Yang Guang (Sunshine) Dance Group


Chinese Folk Dance Group - Yang Guang (Sunshine) Dance Group Chinese Folk Dance Group - Yang Guang (Sunshine) Dance Group


Chinese New Year Lion Dance Chinese New Year Lion Dance


Chinese New Year Red Envelopes Chinese New Year Red Envelopes


Japanese Dance Japanese Dance


Laotian Songkran Festival Laotian Songkran Festival


Laotian Songkran Festival Laotian Songkran Festival


Buddhist Temple Buddhist Temple


Buddhist Altar Buddhist Altar


Buddhist Buddhist "Money Tree


Latino Music and Dance Latino Music and Dance


Latino Music and Dance Latino Music and Dance


Mexican Food Mexican Food


Los Posadas Festival Los Posadas Festival


Virgin of Guadalupe Virgin of Guadalupe


Mexican Pinatas Mexican Pinatas


Mexican Pinatas Mexican Pinatas


Stone Carving and Calligraphy Stone Carving and Calligraphy


Henna Art Henna Art


Muslim Immigrants Muslim Immigrants


New Orleans Mosque New Orleans Mosque


Muslim Dress Muslim Dress


Muslim Foods Muslim Foods


La Purisma and La Griteria La Purisma and La Griteria


Thai Krathong Thai Krathong


Thai Krathong Thai Krathong


Tet Trung Thu Festival Tet Trung Thu Festival


Vietnamese Temple Vietnamese Temple


Vietnamese Foods Vietnamese Foods


Vietnamese Catholic Altars Vietnamese Catholic Altars


Vietnamese Buddhist Altars Vietnamese Buddhist Altars


Vietnamese Altars Vietnamese Altars


Tet Festival Tet Festival


Tet Festival Tet Festival


Krewe du Jieux Krewe du Jieux


Hungarian Costumes Hungarian Costumes


Hungarian Foods Hungarian Foods


test test


Chinese Folk Dances Chinese Folk Dances


La Tienda Musica Latina La Tienda Musica Latina


La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre Feast Day La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre Feast Day


Marti Dinner Marti Dinner


Filipino Dance Group Filipino Dance Group


Filipino Performers Filipino Performers


Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan


Garifuna Mass Garifuna Mass


Garifuna Family Life Garifuna Family Life


Guatemalan Foods Guatemalan Foods


Guatemalan Tamales Guatemalan Tamales


Guatemalan Tamales Guatemalan Tamales


Guatemalan "Julio and Céesar Band" Guatemalan "Julio and Céesar Band"


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