The "paper mache wheelchair boat," which went by many names throughout it's career. Paper mache, cardboard, wire, etc., affixed to used Craigslist electric wheelchair. Rolled in 4 mainline Mardi Gras Parades over a period of several years and eventually became a street performer. Equipped with mast lights, sound system and functioning ping pong ball cannons, she terrorized and entertained the pedestrians of Pirate's Alley and Royal St. (New Orleans French Quarter) before being sold to ecstatically appreciative buyers in 2017. Apparently still in service, being used annually in an oceanic-themed parade somewhere in Florida.
"NOLA tourist Bro"
Paper mache walking head, made for Mardi Gras 2019.
Paper mache walking head, made for Mardi Gras 2019.
2018 has brought the season of the "Shrunken Head." These are paper mache pieces incorporating real human hair, bone and found debris. Each head is an "individual," the pieces pictured below may or may not still be available but similar counterparts are in continued production! All heads $40.
