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One of America's last true secret societies: The Mardi Gras Indians | 60 Minutes

The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

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One of America's last true secret societies: The Mardi Gras Indians | 60 Minutes

The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

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