University of New Orleans anthropology professor Jeffrey Ehrenreich was honored as a 2011 Crystal Feather Award recipient by the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame. Ehrenreich received the Capturing the Flash Photographers’ Award during a ceremony at the Ashe Cultural Center on August 7.
The annual Mardi Gras Hall of Fame memorial, induction and awards ceremony highlights the role of Big Chiefs, all Mardi Gras Indians and those who assist in supporting the tradition.
Ehrenreich’s photography of Mardi Gras Indians has been featured in a number of publications and showcased at Jazz Fest exhibits and on movie posters.