Haile Selassie, Demond Melancon, Spy Boy of the Seminole Hunters
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Title
Haile Selassie, Demond Melancon, Spy Boy of the Seminole Hunters
Description
The traditional story of the origin of Black masking Indians is that the practice emerged to pay homage to Native Americans who had sheltered runaway enslaved people. In creating his suits, Demond Melancon shifted attention to rebellions plotted by these fugitive communities, such as the exploits of Bras-Coupé, a legendary escapee who led raids to supply the runaway, or maroon, settlements. Melancon has also focused on masking mentors, such as Ferdinand Bigard, whose beaded artwork Eye of God is on display in this exhibition.
Creator
Photograph by Christopher Porché West
Date
2010
Type
Still Image
Collection
Citation
Photograph by Christopher Porché West, “Haile Selassie, Demond Melancon, Spy Boy of the Seminole Hunters,” Mystery in Motion | Louisiana State Museum, accessed May 4, 2024, https://mysteryinmotion.info/items/show/144.