Oddusee Indians — NOLA Mardi Gras Indians

Oddusee · New Orleans

Flaming Arrows Mardi Gras Indian Tribe


The Flaming Arrows trace their lineage to Big Chief Jabby in the 1940s, followed by Big Chief Theodore "Merch" Goodman (1952-1970) and Big Chief Kevin Goodman, who has led the gang since 1970. Big Chief Alfred Doucette, a twice-inducted Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Famer who came up in the culture around 1952, is known as Big Chief of the Flaming Arrow Warriors and as a recording artist ("Marie Laveau"). The tribe released the album Here Come the Indians Now! in 1997. Founded: 1940s Neighborhood: 9th Ward (Downtown)

Masking Members
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Council
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Masking Days
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The Council


The Tribe, In Full

Every name here carries the tribe — the council that leads the gang out, and the members who sew and mask. Council first, then the gang.

Council · The Tribe Comes Out Behind Them

Big Chief

Kevin Goodman

Big Chief of the Flaming Arrows since 1970.

Big Chief

Alfred Doucette

Big Chief of the Flaming Arrow Warriors; twice inducted into the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame; recorded "Marie Laveau."

Big Chief · In Memoriam

Theodore “Merch” Goodman

In Memoriam. Big Chief 1952-1970.

Masking Days · When This Tribe Comes Out

On the council: masking is a year-round commitment — the sewing table every night, practices every Sunday, and one morning when it all comes out. Councils are published with the tribe’s blessing and updated each Carnival.
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