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Monogram Hunters Mardi Gras Indian Tribe


The Monogram Hunters were founded in 1947 by Allison "Tootie" Montana and friends after World War II, before Montana went on to lead the Yellow Pocahontas. The 7th Ward gang is led today by Big Chief Tyrone "Pie" Stevenson, a Joan Mitchell Foundation fellow, with his son Jeremy "Lil Pie" Stevenson as Second Chief. The tribe comes out on Mardi Gras morning from the First and Last Stop Bar, a 7th Ward gathering place for Indians for nearly a century. Founded: 1947 Neighborhood: 7th Ward (Downtown) Comes out: Mardi Gras morning from the First and Last Stop Bar in the 7th Ward.

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

Tyrone “Pie” Stevenson

Joan Mitchell Foundation fellow; has led the tribe out of the First and Last Stop Bar since childhood.

Big Queen

Denice Stevenson

Big Queen Denice of the Monogram Hunters.

Second Chief

Jeremy “Lil Pie” Stevenson

Son of Big Chief Pie.

Big Chief · In Memoriam

Allison “Tootie” Montana

In Memoriam (1922-2005). Co-founded the Monogram Hunters in 1947.

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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