A regal fine-art oil painting of a New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian seated on a grand ornate throne. The Mardi Gras Indian wears an extravagant traditional suit covered in intricate beadwork, sequins, jewels, and rhinestones in the classic Mardi Gras colors: purple, green, and gold. His massive feathered headdress spreads outward around his head and shoulders but remains below the top crest of the throne.

The throne itself features elegant New Orleans-inspired design elements including French Quarter wrought-iron scrollwork, draped Mardi Gras beads, and detailed carvings. At the very top of the throne there is a single ornate fleur-de-lis crest as the centerpiece, with NO extra feathers or feather decorations attached to the throne. The fleur-de-lis crown clearly defines the top of the throne.

The Mardi Gras Indian holds a jeweled ceremonial staff while sitting proudly. Painted in a rich classical oil painting style with thick textured brushstrokes, dramatic lighting, deep shadows, glowing jewel reflections, and museum-quality realism. Vertical portrait composition with clear headroom so both the headdress and the fleur-de-lis throne crest are fully visible.
Size 24 x 30 
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included