New Orleans "Beadmaster" pays homage to Mardi Gras' history with his art

In Michelle Miller's final look this week at pillars of New Orleans' style, the correspondent delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking. Acclaimed contemporary artist Demond Melancon's work has been shown all over the world, but it is deeply rooted in elaborate beaded suits he creates as the Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Tribe. "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" YouTube channel:    / cbssundaymorning   Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": https://cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/ Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram:   / cbssundaymorning   Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook:   / cbssundaymorning   Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter:   / cbssunday   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-0... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]