Historically, Skull & Bone Gangs serve two primary functions:
waking people up on Mardi Gras day, and warning people, particularly children,
to behave themselves, because death can come at any moment. With the skeleton
attire, they are walking, chanting memento mori. But...in a
fun way. Like so many aspects of Carnival, it sounds a little out there, but
also totally makes sense.
To read more about Skull & Bone Gangs,
check out these links:
This week's edition of the Handmade Hall
of Fame comes from New Orleans' only female Bone Gang: the
Skinz N Bonez (also, check out their
Facebook Page). As if being the only female gang wasn't enough, their handmade
throw is one I covet so much, I dressed up my baby in a skeleton onesie* for
Femme Fatale this year to try and score one: Skeleton Dolls
They're gorgeous, intricately detailed
skeleton-ized Barbies. I love them. Here are two pictures from the Skinz and
Bonez Facebook Page...
...but what I
really recommend you do is head over to the Skinz N bonez dolls
Facebook page (you know
they're serious throws when they have their own Facebook page!) and check out
all the gorgeous pictures there!
Hope you all had a happy Monday!
*PS - Here he is, sleeping off a big, long day
of parades and clutching beads:
oh my, this blog is deserving of a new doll. LOL
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