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Reply #120 posted 10/12/17 8:19am

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poppys said:



What about this creative mask?
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Does anyone know about this photo? Why is he so covered up with thick gloves? Was it really cold?

This is his Tora Tora period where he would not speak to anyone and had Mayte speak for him.
This was during the period where he was performing new material (outside of WB) EXODUS album 1994

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Tora Tora was a Japanese war cry

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Reply #121 posted 10/12/17 8:27am

poppys

Thanks OF4S. If this isn't masking, nothing is. I heart it.

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Reply #122 posted 10/12/17 9:11am

purplefam99

OldFriends4Sale said:



poppys said:




What about this creative mask?
160421145351-restricted-60-prince-file-super-169.jpg





Does anyone know about this photo? Why is he so covered up with thick gloves? Was it really cold?




This is his Tora Tora period where he would not speak to anyone and had Mayte speak for him.
This was during the period where he was performing new material (outside of WB) EXODUS album 1994



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Tora Tora was a Japanese war cry



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Poppys those are great and high art creative masks!!! Another way for him to distance himself from his name.
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Reply #123 posted 10/12/17 9:17am

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I think being masked was probably restful in a large way.
To be out yet shielded. I know I wouldn't want to be made to be veiled
But some days the option would be nice.
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Reply #124 posted 10/12/17 10:15am

poppys

purplefam99 said:

I think being masked was probably restful in a large way. To be out yet shielded. I know I wouldn't want to be made to be veiled But some days the option would be nice.

So true. And that knife cuts both ways - Protection and Deception. Smile face, frown face masks. Theater symbols and yet they are evident in real life too. In New Orleans there is a law on the books that masking is only permitted at Mardi Gras. Covered and sensual - you are whoever you want to be. Or, maybe I'm gonna die right now - think rapists, robbers and the KKK, 100% masking their identity for terrible reasons.

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Reply #125 posted 10/12/17 10:55am

poppys


Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQhbz5ZSS7Y

True Commedia'dellarte alive and well in the USA right now! headbang


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Travelspective_Louisiana_New-Orleans_Insight-Mardi-Gras-Indians_AM_084.jpg

mardi-gras-indians-in-full-costume_FINAL.jpg


Feathers are not cheap. Each bead is hand sown, no glue guns. The process of making "The Suit" is part of the spiritual participation in the practice and takes most of the year. There is a ritual that goes on regarding how you honor the Big Chief of any tribe. In my case, the Golden Eagles Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.


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Reply #126 posted 10/12/17 11:01am

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purplefam99 said:

poppys said:


Mardi Gras 2018
Tuesday, February 13


Mardi Gras 2018

those eyes!!!!!! great example of how mardi gras tradition is heavily influenced in his work.

i wonder how his mother decorated the home. my mom was into italiante furniture. lots of

statue style lamps and marble cherubs and paintings of that sort. funny thing about the Lovesexy

cover i never thought it was sexy or flattering cause i think it reminded me of those

naked cherbs statues in my childhood home and i was like why would he want to resemble a fat little

baby. remember those crazy dripping oil lamps with the goddess in the center that as a kid you always wanted to touch. it is amazing how the things we grow up seeing really become a part of our

fiber. I think the nods to his New Orleans roots are huge and serve as the formative heart place from which he

saw other connections.

It is very interesting how your comments also connect with the other thread as well (about Ancient Rome/Greece etc).

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Reply #127 posted 10/12/17 11:05am

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poppys said:

Another Innamorati

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That shot is great, his physical movement energy mate Cat was!!! She was/is so very very beautiful. Look at them!

yes

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Reply #128 posted 10/12/17 11:16am

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OldFriends4Sale said:

CherryMoon57 said:

Yes, that's interesting. I'd love to find out more about it.

that clown in this scene always made me ?

Perhaps the clown is there to remind the viewers about the 'comedic' aspect of the film, and maybe as a reference to the three clowns incarnated by Charlie Chaplin...
Also note that the clown is wearing the Pierrot outfit (combining elements of the funny/sad characters as in tragi-comedy).

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Reply #129 posted 10/12/17 11:34am

purplefam99

CherryMoon57 said:



purplefam99 said:




poppys said:




Mardi Gras 2018

Tuesday, February 13



Mardi Gras 2018

those eyes!!!!! great example of how mardi gras tradition is heavily influenced in his work.



i wonder how his mother decorated the home. my mom was into italiante furniture. lots of


statue style lamps and marble cherubs and paintings of that sort. funny thing about the Lovesexy


cover i never thought it was sexy or flattering cause i think it reminded me of those


naked cherbs statues in my childhood home and i was like why would he want to resemble a fat little


baby. remember those crazy dripping oil lamps with the goddess in the center that as a kid you always wanted to touch. it is amazing how the things we grow up seeing really become a part of our


fiber. I think the nods to his New Orleans roots are huge and serve as the formative heart place from which he


saw other connections.



It is very interesting how your comments also connect with the other thread as well (about Ancient Rome/Greece etc).



Really I haven't visited that thread yet, thanks for mentioning.
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Reply #130 posted 10/12/17 11:36am

purplefam99

poppys said:


Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQhbz5ZSS7Y

True Commedia'dellarte alive and well in the USA right now! headbang



BTRSTH_funerals_01EDIT.jpg


img_1701.jpg


Travelspective_Louisiana_New-Orleans_Insight-Mardi-Gras-Indians_AM_084.jpg





mardi-gras-indians-in-full-costume_FINAL.jpg



Feathers are not cheap. Each bead is hand sown, no glue guns. The process of making "The Suit" is part of the spiritual participation in the practice and takes most of the year. There is a ritual that goes on regarding how you honor the Big Chief of any tribe. In my case, the Golden Eagles Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.



[Edited 10/12/17 11:15am]




Yes alive and thriving here in New Orleans the same time zone at Minneapolis.
That first photo is magic!!
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Reply #131 posted 10/12/17 11:38am

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4 Sheila E's 1986 birthday


Great find OF4S! cool (do you know who drew this?)
I wonder which characters from the Comedia Del Arte they could have been inspired from...


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Reply #132 posted 10/12/17 11:43am

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OldFriends4Sale said:

poppys said:



What about this creative mask?
160421145351-restricted-60-prince-file-super-169.jpg

Does anyone know about this photo? Why is he so covered up with thick gloves? Was it really cold?

This is his Tora Tora period where he would not speak to anyone and had Mayte speak for him.
This was during the period where he was performing new material (outside of WB) EXODUS album 1994

6a0115706dbff1970b014e8a188a99970d-500wi

Tora Tora was a Japanese war cry

1127849 tumblr_oothc53PxY1ug3zvco3_250.gif

screenshot.334.jpg

c75fb2ce7eb3ad7b637c0d42b0acb7d1--diamonds-cream.jpg

21a9e6c6c040e8f8c63441d38b845fe5.jpg

This type of scarf mask also looks VERY similar to the ones used in the Carribean carnival costumes in the photos posted by poppys a couple of days ago!

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Reply #133 posted 10/12/17 11:46am

poppys

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles - New Orleans, Louisiana.


Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

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Reply #134 posted 10/12/17 11:47am

purplefam99

CherryMoon57 said:



OldFriends4Sale said:




poppys said:




What about this creative mask?
160421145351-restricted-60-prince-file-super-169.jpg


Does anyone know about this photo? Why is he so covered up with thick gloves? Was it really cold?




This is his Tora Tora period where he would not speak to anyone and had Mayte speak for him.
This was during the period where he was performing new material (outside of WB) EXODUS album 1994



6a0115706dbff1970b014e8a188a99970d-500wi



Tora Tora was a Japanese war cry



1127849 tumblr_oothc53PxY1ug3zvco3_250.gif




screenshot.334.jpg




c75fb2ce7eb3ad7b637c0d42b0acb7d1--diamonds-cream.jpg



21a9e6c6c040e8f8c63441d38b845fe5.jpg










This type of scarf mask also looks VERY similar to the ones used in the Carribean carnival costumes in the photos posted by poppys a couple of days ago!




A couple of the photos call "phantom of the opera" to me
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Reply #135 posted 10/12/17 11:48am

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poppys said:

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles - New Orleans, Louisiana.


Image result for big chief monk boudreaux



Image result for big chief monk boudreaux




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Poppy these are amazing!!!!
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Reply #136 posted 10/12/17 11:59am

poppys

I have the pleasure of being aquainted with Monk. Such a lovely and well respected man.

Just like Prince did. Create! Create! Create! prince eye chair

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Reply #137 posted 10/12/17 12:08pm

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purplefam99 said:

CherryMoon57 said:

This type of scarf mask also looks VERY similar to the ones used in the Carribean carnival costumes in the photos posted by poppys a couple of days ago!

A couple of the photos call "phantom of the opera" to me


Did you just say 'Phantom of the Opera?' Well...





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Reply #138 posted 10/12/17 12:14pm

OldFriends4Sal
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Artwork by Elizabeth Moore

she did some work for Prince during the PR tour and others shows

I cannot copy in paste where I am so here is the full description

http://prince.org/msg/7/4...?&pg=4 post # 97

CherryMoon57 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

4 Sheila E's 1986 birthday


Great find OF4S! cool (do you know who drew this?)
I wonder which characters from the Comedia Del Arte they could have been inspired from...


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Reply #139 posted 10/12/17 12:18pm

OldFriends4Sal
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Artwork by Elizabeth Moore

she did some work for Prince during the PR tour and others shows

I cannot copy in paste where I am so here is the full description

http://prince.org/msg/7/4...?&pg=4 post # 97

CherryMoon57 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

4 Sheila E's 1986 birthday


Great find OF4S! cool (do you know who drew this?)
I wonder which characters from the Comedia Del Arte they could have been inspired from...


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Reply #140 posted 10/12/17 12:19pm

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I love stuff like this.
It is a strong infusion of Native-America & African cultures with the French Catholicism unfused around it all

The costumes Native connection look a lot like the Brazilian festivals too and both have a strong Aztec Meso-American connection.

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poppys said:


Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQhbz5ZSS7Y

True Commedia'dellarte alive and well in the USA right now! headbang





Feathers are not cheap. Each bead is hand sown, no glue guns. The process of making "The Suit" is part of the spiritual participation in the practice and takes most of the year. There is a ritual that goes on regarding how you honor the Big Chief of any tribe. In my case, the Golden Eagles Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.


[Edited 10/12/17 11:15am]

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Reply #141 posted 10/12/17 12:26pm

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OldFriends4Sale said:

Artwork by Elizabeth Moore

she did some work for Prince during the PR tour and others shows

I cannot copy in paste where I am so here is the full description

http://prince.org/msg/7/4...?&pg=4 post # 97

CherryMoon57 said:


Great find OF4S! cool (do you know who drew this?)
I wonder which characters from the Comedia Del Arte they could have been inspired from...


Thanks OF4S!

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Reply #142 posted 10/12/17 12:30pm

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poppys said:

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles - New Orleans, Louisiana.


Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

This is absolutely beautiful!!! Oh and look, a tamborine and a white dove! dove

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Reply #143 posted 10/12/17 12:57pm

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OldFriends4Sale said:

I love stuff like this.
It is a strong infusion of Native-America & African cultures with the French Catholicism unfused around it all

The costumes Native connection look a lot like the Brazilian festivals too and both have a strong Aztec Meso-American connection.

22491538_242945582896954_7567810219457563048_n.jpg?oh=5b66694066ec73712934d5d91f18e0c2&oe=5A3DF253

20525855_218865998638246_7889223085271770882_n.jpg?oh=01949bbeea160f505853ffda30b89374&oe=5A6CF689

poppys said:


Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQhbz5ZSS7Y

True Commedia'dellarte alive and well in the USA right now! headbang





Feathers are not cheap. Each bead is hand sown, no glue guns. The process of making "The Suit" is part of the spiritual participation in the practice and takes most of the year. There is a ritual that goes on regarding how you honor the Big Chief of any tribe. In my case, the Golden Eagles Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.


[Edited 10/12/17 11:15am]

Yes, quite a melting pot of cultures here! cool

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Reply #144 posted 10/12/17 1:37pm

poppys

CherryMoon57 said:

poppys said:

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles - New Orleans, Louisiana.


Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

This is absolutely beautiful!!! Oh and look, a tamborine and a white dove! dove

Yep. That is why I posted these Cherry Moon, there are many. dove

The suits are worn for one year only in the Mardi Gras parading tradition and a new one is made for each year. The suits can be used for performance and other events so it is not set in stone. Sometimes the beaded panels are stripped out and used in future suits but it is tribe to tribe if that is OK. The Mardi Gras Indian Chief comes out of his house on Mardi Gras morning and greets his followers/second line with the new colors for the year that have been kept secret. (I have done this)

"if you can't clap on the one, then don't clap at all"
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Reply #145 posted 10/12/17 3:14pm

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I have the pleasure of being aquainted with Monk. Such a lovely and well respected man.

Just like Prince did. Create! Create! Create! prince eye chair

oh wow that is really neat. his spirit shows in the pics!!

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Reply #146 posted 10/12/17 3:16pm

purplefam99

CherryMoon57 said:

poppys said:

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles - New Orleans, Louisiana.


Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

Image result for big chief monk boudreaux

This is absolutely beautiful!!! Oh and look, a tamborine and a white dove! dove

yes Cherry the dove!!! and i also noticed he is wearing big thick gloves like Prince is the picture all in red that

Poppy posted earlier.

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Reply #147 posted 10/12/17 3:18pm

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CherryMoon57 said:

purplefam99 said:

CherryMoon57 said: A couple of the photos call "phantom of the opera" to me


Did you just say 'Phantom of the Opera?' Well...





ahhhh yes Cherry, thank you for the recall.

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Reply #148 posted 10/12/17 6:20pm

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It really crosses many 'boundries'. That's what makes CherryMoon's topic so amazing and vast, yet encompassing . worship

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Reply #149 posted 10/12/17 7:55pm

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It really crosses many 'boundries'. That's what makes CherryMoon's topic so amazing and vast, yet encompassing . worship




It's a brilliant thread topic!!!!
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