NOLA Imports Mardi Gras Supplies, "Mardi Gras Wreath": Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

Monday, August 31, 2009

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Jester Mardi Gras Mask

This Masquerade mask is hand painted in beautiful shades of blue. The jester hat is adorned with bells. This mardi gras masks has black satin ribbon ties attached for easy wearing or hanging.

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When did Mardi Gras originate?

Mardi Gras came to or was introduced to New Orleans by the French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville in 1699. However, Mardi Gras was a major holiday in Paris which was celebrated since the Middle Ages. Iberville sailed into the Gulf of Mexico and on March 3 of 1699, he set up camp on the west bank of the Mississippi river about 60 miles south of New Orleans. Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France at this time and to honor this important day, Sieur d'Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.

Throughout the years, Orleanians have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations) which host parades and balls...

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Monday, August 31, 2009

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

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