Gods & Goddesses - Dated 1908 Mardi Gras Comus Brooch hat_pin and repeatedly fired in a

and repeatedly fired in a kiln

these dramatic finger baubles have ruled in the hearts and minds of so many

arrange it doubled or so with the chains slipped inside the dog clip clasp

or the bottom two dangles by themselves

the language of symbol and sentiment is frequently lost to us

Gods & Goddesses - Dated 1908 Mardi Gras Comus Brooch hat_pin and repeatedly fired in aYou can almost see the lavish costumes, hear the roar of the crowd and see the torches referred to "flambeaux" for the Comus parade. For 100 years, it was the finale to the Mardi Gras Festival. Its secret society, the Mistick Krewe of Comus, planned the first soiree and parade back in 1857. The parade is reputed to have saved the waning interest in Mardi Gras. Each year held, a theme was chosen. In 1908 it was, Gods & Goddesses. Favors were