********The Mardi Gras Mask Auction!********

[Generic Other]

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE DU ADMINISTRATORS

The Mardi Gras mask auction ends tonight at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time (8:59:59 PM Pacific) -- and for the purposes of this auction, the DU message board time-stamp is the official clock. Just in case the DU admins do not lock the thread at *exactly* midnight, we need to make it clear which bids are considered valid and which will not.

In the case of a last-minute bidding frenzy:

All bids with a DU time-stamp of 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, October 15, 2005 or EARLIER will be considered valid for the purposes of this auction. If a bid has a time-stamp of 12:00:00 midnight or later, it is considered TOO LATE and will be considered invalid.

The bidding will close at exactly 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, October 15, 2005 even if access to the website is restricted for some reason at that time. If the website crashes, or if an individual member has computer trouble and cannot access the site, or if an unexpected problem blocks access to some people but not others, the bidding will still close at exactly 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, October 15.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this auction.

The Mardi Gras Mask and Fetish Auction

"Mardi Gras Indians are secretive because only certain people participated in masking -- people with questionable character." http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/mardigrasindians/


In the spirit of the Mardi Gras Indians, DU artists of "questionable character" proudly present an underground gallery of handmade mardi gras masks and poppets to be auctioned on October 15 to benefit Gulf Coast DUers whose lives were devastated by Katrina.

The masks we auction on DU express our individual artistry, our shared politics, and our common humanity. Out of the ashes of destruction, we will invoke the spirit of Mardi Gras.

Prepare to be razzledazzled!

You are encouraged to bid on any of the items as many times as you wish from now until October 15 at 11:59:59 PM EST! Bid generously and often.

Bidders should hit “reply” under a mask's thread and type the word BID and the bid amount in the header. Donations will also be accepted. Type PLEDGE and an amount if you pledge to make a donation to the relief fund rather than bidding on a mask. Grovelbot will close the bidding at 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on October 15. High bidders and those making donations should contact Skinner to arrange payment. Afterwards, each artist will PM bidders to make shipping arrangements.

Skinner will disburse monies collected to DU members devastated by Hurricane Katrina. At this time, two DUers have been identified as having the most need. Merh from Mississippi and Swamp Rat from New Orleans.

Let's open our hearts to these two. Merh lost her home, her car and her job. Swamp Rat has had to evacuate to another city and may have to put his educational plans on hold. They need our help. This is a way to make sure all of the money you give gets to the ones who need it. Skinner has generously offered to host the auction and collect the funds for us. Now it's up to us.

[Generic Other]

1. Buffythefundieslayer: "Taking Flight"

Taking Flight
BuffyTheFundieSlayer



This mask, which is royal blue with copper accents, yellow and green feathers, and blue and green ribbon, is called Taking Flight. I named it this because the copper accents resemble birds in the distance.

[jarnocan]

22. Bid $15

cool Thanks to all who are bidding and artist, BEST wishes to DUers and their commmunities!
Billy Graham's son s-cks bu**sh**-in, and spews it!

[MsLeopard]

25. Bid

It's beautiful! $25

[tyedyeto]

52. Bid: $40

I love this idea to help our fellow DUer's

[Carla in Ca]

109. I'll bid $45.00

Great idea! Thanks for doing this.

[MsLeopard]

110. Bid $50

Worth every cent!

[unhappycamper]

253. BID $55.00

[Generic Other]

2. BuffytheFundieSlayer: "Split Decision"

Split Decision
BuffyTheFundieSlayer



This mask, purple on one side and blue on the other, with copper accents, purple feathers and blue and purple ribbons is called Split Decision. I called it such simply because of the half and half coloring on the mask.

[WCGreen]

20. Twenty Five on Split Decision.....

[Beaverhausen]

217. Bid: $30 on Split Decision

I am seeing this thread for the first time. :blush:

[WCGreen]

221. I bid 35.00

[meganmonkey]

233. Bid $40

[Beaverhausen]

239. Bid: $45

[gademocrat7]

241. I bid $50.00 on Split Decision

[Generic Other]

3. Plaid Adder: "Don't Tread On Me!"

Don’t Tread On Me
Plaid Adder



This mask is entitled 'Don't Tread On Me.' As far as concept goes, all I can tell you is I went into it thinking two things: "snakes" and "plaid." Later I decided to incorporate the two triangles at either side (pink on the right temple, lavender on the left) to represent GBLT identity. If you want to be deep about it, you can look at the mask as the concrete materialization of the Plaid Adder persona: “way too loud for everyday wear and a little rough around the edges."

[alittlelark]

17. Bid $25 ....

The mask I get will be worn for Halloween, along w/ many Mardi Gras beads.... this one seems 'heavier' than I imagined.... but then, I'm not there.

[Plaid Adder]

41. The mask itself is not that heavy.

It's papier-mache over a plastic form. The fabric helps keep it in place. Also, it has cowbells!

C ya,

The Plaid Adder

[alittlelark]

65. I meant emotionally heavy

I'm still figuring out what I want my Mardi Gras costume to depict.

PS - the cow bells are way cool!

[Plaid Adder]

175. D'OH!

Should have figured that out. The cowbells do lighten it up, though!

More cowbell,

The Plaid Adder

[wryter2000]

43. Bid $40

They're all so gorgeous, but I want something with the sentiment Don't Tread on Me!

[Plaid Adder]

97. Better pictures of the mask:

You can just see a tiny cowbell peeking out at the bottom of the first one.

C ya,

The Plaid Adder

[annabanana]

56. bid $45.00

for Don't Tread on Me

[ralps]

113. I bid $60 on"Don't Tread on me"

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[Plaid Adder]

232. FYI for you or whoever's the highest bidder:

I'm going on vacation tomorrow, so if you PM me you won't hear from me for another week. But don't worry! I will get you your mask in time for Halloween.

The Plaid Adder

[ralps]

238. Hi Plaid Adder, Thanks for making the mask & for your columns. Have

a good vacation. :hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[Susang]

257. Hey Plaid, I saw that mask in person

I was at Inside Out Art Studios a couple of weekends ago. I specifically noticed that mask because of the tartan. Nice job! :thumbsup:

[Generic Other]

4. finecraft: "Tears of the Storm"

Tears of the Storm
finecraft







I have decided to call my mask "Tears of the Storm." My mask is based on a traditional venetian style jester mask. It is based with gold metallic paint, with an applied photo collage masking the eyes that depicts events that occurred during the evacuation of survivors from New Orleans. Five crystal "tears" line the bottom of each eye hole. The spikes around the outside of the mask are silk fabric transfers applied to a mardi gras style fabric, trimmed in gold braid, with bells attached to the points. The transfers are photos of New Orleans after the storm. Black mourning lace hangs from the bottom of the mask, covering the mouth area.

[alittlelark]

18. Bid - $25

I'll go higher...

[jarnocan]

21. bid $30

this is cool.

[Spazito]

24. Bid $40.00

This auction is a wonderful idea! My thanks to those artists who have contributed to this!

[Skinner]

34. Bid: $50.

(nt)

[ohio_liberal]

35. Bid: $100

Amazing!

[Spazito]

42. Bid $120.00

I just love this one although all are great!

P.S. Thanks, Skinner, for pinning this one in GD, it will get the attention it deserves now.

[Midlodemocrat]

48. Bid $130

[dalaigh lllama]

72. Bid $175 on "Tears of the Storm"

What a great idea. And what wonderful talent and warm hearts found here on DU. Looks like most of these are your donations, Generic Other. I'm happy to be a part of this, and this mask, with the evocative image of "Here lies Vera..." moves me to tears.

[Midlodemocrat]

74. BID $200

[AuntiBush]

134. Bid $225 for "Tears of the Storm."

Speechless. Can't describe the tears of mourning for the victims of Katrina and others, as well.

[Mist]

166. Bid $250 for "Tears of the Storm" n/t

[Midlodemocrat]

169. Bid - $275

[dalaigh lllama]

220. Bid $300 on "Tears of the Storm"

[dalaigh lllama]

260. Bid $360 on "Tears of the Storm"

[Generic Other]

5. wovenpaint: "Beaded Superhero"

Beaded Superhero
wovenpaint



(acrylic on plastic base)
This mask is in honor of the multitudes of "plain ol' Americans" that so wanted to help the people of New Orleans and surrounding areas- but were turned away or turned down by the incompetency controlling FEMA. I've combined the style of Mardi Gras beads with superhero features.

[SeattleGirl]

15. Bid 20 dollars.

[HeeBGBz]

31. I bid $30

Dang, I have mask supplies I bought to do this, but I'm too slow and absent minded. Everything is beautifully done!

[Spazito]

36. Bid $40.00

[MuseRider]

40. Bid $50.00

WOW! I really like them all but this one speaks to me.

[Spazito]

50. Bid $60.00

[gademocrat7]

51. BID $70.00

[SeattleGirl]

68. Bid 80 dollars

[Lithos]

148. Bid: $100

L-

[SeattleGirl]

149. Posted in wrong place.

[SeattleGirl]

150. Bid $110.

[Generic Other]

6. wovenpaint: "New Orleans Mourning Mask"

New Orleans Mourning Mask
wovenpaint





(mixed media-feathers, hand beaded,sequined sheer fabric)
This signifies the spirit of New Orleans mourning the death and destruction of her city-and it's culture as we've known it. This mask is a full head, veiled mask inspired by Victorian mourning clothing, embellished with beads and feathers that so often adorn the Mardi Gras masks. The attached earrings are jumbled beads to echo the ruined beads that I envision to be in rooms across the city. Under the veil is the empty, painted face.
The veil can be pinned back if desired but the fabric is sheer enough to see through.

[Bunny]

27. Bid $20.00.

It's beautiful!

[In_The_Wind]

33. Bid - $25.00

[donsu]

46. bid - $30

nt

[wovenpaint]

120. BTW-I forgot to mention

this mask (and the "superhero" one also) glows in the dark. It looks reeally spooky when glowing thru the veil (I couldn't get good glowing photo-this mask was extremely tough to photograph).
Thanks for looking-and bidding!

:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

121. Bid - $35.00

[Hardrada]

207. Bid: $40

[meganmonkey]

235. Bid $45

[Generic Other]

7. crispini: "Harlequin"

Harlequin
crispini



This mask is made of painted fired clay. There is no stick or other way to wear it attached, but it actually fits a face -- it theoretically could be worn, but I imagine it would be a bit heavy.

[Catchawave]

26. Bid: $15

[meganmonkey]

45. Bid $25

[BronxBoy]

58. BID-$30

[Catchawave]

181. Bid : 35.00

[BronxBoy]

188. Bid-$45

[zippy890]

191. BID $50.00

[Catchawave]

225. Bid: $75

[Catchawave]

268. ***Woot*** I won *Harlequin* !!! !?!!!!

PM me Crispi, I'm so thrilled and honored, and up too late EST ya'know, ya'know :hug: :loveya: Otherwise I'll hunt you down over at KO. Heh.

[Generic Other]

8. Generic Other: "Madame Marie Laveau"

Madame Marie Laveau
Generic Other









This handmade papier mache mask has been collaged to a ¼ inch thick hard shell finish using recycled brown paper bags. Pays homage to the spirit of Madame Laveau and her beloved city New Orleans. May her power protect the wearer from all evil:

The Voodoo Queen’s mask has been layered with torn strips of hand-stamped brocade-patterned brown paper reminiscent of antique wallpaper from the French Quarter.

Her elaborate “Brother can ya spare a dime” head piece was created from Democratic holy medals of St. FDR and lacrimosa teardrop pearls containing the tears of the poor and disinherited of NOLA.

Hanging from the sides are several fetish items:

A gris-gris ball filled with goofer dust collected at midnight from the conscience of a man with no soul in a graveyard filled with dead soldiers;

The reptilian claw of Prescott Bush. stolen from the Skull and Bones crypt by the ghost of Geronimo;

The George W. Bush “worry” doll (pins not included) encased in a mojo bag (formerly home to the Infant of Prague), held together with the tattered shreds of Old Glory, complete with a cryptic but powerful Chinese prophecy found in a fortune cookie;

A crucifix made of motes removed from the eyes of the hypocrites of the religious right;

Other items include Mr. Bojangles’ bones, a Mother Goddess miracle medal, and a skeleton key that opens the mythical holy grail of lock boxes said to contain the secret to Diebold’s source code.

As an added bonus, a magical assortment of blue glass and pink quartz crystal Mardi Gras Beads included, as well as divine Bling Bling from the wrinkled neck of Babs Bush.

All sprinkled with holy levee water from the grapes of wrath, vintage 2005.

[Nickster]

13. BID: 10 Dollars

This one really speaks to me.

[babylonsister]

23. $25! I hope your text comes with this! Great job! nt

[ClintonTyree]

37. Bid $40

Anything with the reptilian claw of Prescott Bush is a MUST have, plus it will look great on the wall.
To our Gulf Coast DUers, keep your chins up, things will get better in time. We're all thinking about you and wish you nothing but the best. :yourock:

[meganmonkey]

39. Bid $50

This auction is such a great idea!

:bounce:

[Midlodemocrat]

47. BID - $75

[nutshell2002]

57. Bid $80.00

[wellstone_democrat]

60. bid: 90$

...

[Midlodemocrat]

64. Bid - $100

[Hekate]

158. This is stunning. Lucky the person who ends up with it.

I'd bid it up if I could, believe me. As it is, I'm saving the photos and the text to file...

Hekate

[GliderGuider]

205. Bid $120

The description alone is worth the price!

[Midlodemocrat]

211. Bid - $125

[Delphinus]

218. Good luck!

I just got back on to see if it was within my price range ... er, nope. But I hope whoever gets it really enjoys it!

[Generic Other]

9. Generic Other: "Voodoo Doll"

Voodoo Doll
Generic Other






Rag Fetish doll
10"

Handstitched cotton filled body, with fabric transfer face embellished with rags, ribbons, lace, beads and string. Tied to create a compact hard doll (like a ball of yarn). Vintage Hawaiian shirt fabric.

Take her apart and she vanishes like magic leaving nothing but a pile of rags behind.

From an old family recipe.

[alittlelark]

19. Bid-$20

If I can get usage instructions as well!

[astonamous]

53. I Bid $30 for Voodoo Doll. eom

[katinmn]

55. BID: $35

Awesome work, GO!

edit: someone bid seconds before me!

[redwitch]

83. Bid $40

nt

[catchnrelease]

147. Bid--$50

These dolls are beautiful!!!!!!!

[LonelyLRLiberal]

271. Bid $55.00

good luck, I hope

[Generic Other]

10. Generic Other: "Voodoo Queen"

Voodoo Queen
Generic Other






Rag Fetish doll
10"

Handstitched cotton filled body, with fabric transfer face embellished with rags, ribbons, lace, beads and string. Tied to create a compact hard doll (like a ball of yarn). Vintage Hawaiian shirt fabric.

Take her apart and she vanishes like magic leaving nothing but a pile of rags behind.

From an old family recipe.

[Bunny]

28. Bid $15.00.

I like this a lot!

[EFerrari]

29. bid $25. beautiful

[redwitch]

38. $30-

She is too divine!

[yardwork]

54. Bid $40

Swamp Rat - I hope you are doing ok today!

[EFerrari]

61. Bid $50

[redwitch]

73. Bid $55

Must have the voodoo queen!

[EFerrari]

78. bid: $60

[redwitch]

179. Bid $65

Dammit, I now have a fetish fetish.

[EFerrari]

209. Bid: $70

[Generic Other]

11. Generic Other: "Charmed Life"

charmed life
Generic Other






Rag Fetish doll
10"

Handstitched cotton filled body, with fabric transfer face embellished with rags, ribbons, lace, beads and string. Tied to create a compact hard doll (like a ball of yarn). Vintage Hawaiian shirt fabric.

Take her apart and she vanishes like magic leaving nothing but a pile of rags behind.

From an old family recipe.

[ClayZ]

16. Bid $25.00

These Rag Fettish Dolls are amazing!

[lonestarnot]

44. If you make another and put a GW face on it, include some pins I will bid!

[Eurobabe]

71. oh yeah, you'd have a BIDDING war on that one!!!

[lonestarnot]

123. Well come on somebody and make one! Or I will be forced to!

[redwitch]

77. Bid $35

Charming!

[ClayZ]

92. Bid $45.00

Charms are my specialty!

[wellstone dem]

96. $55

Would make a great graduation gift for my daughter

[AmBlue]

231. I bid $60

She is lovely!!

[Generic Other]

12. Generic Other: "Magical Poppet"

magical poppet
Generic Other






Rag Fetish doll
7.5"

Handstitched cotton filled body, with fabric transfer face embellished with rags, ribbons, lace, beads and string. Tied to create a compact hard doll (like a ball of yarn). Vintage Hawaiian shirt fabric.

Take her apart and she vanishes like magic leaving nothing but a pile of rags behind.

From an old family recipe.

[nofurylike]

14. BID 10 dollars.

wonderful, Generic Other!


peace!

[JimmyJazz]

30. Bid: $25.00

I want one of these! :)

[greatauntoftriplets]

67. Bid: $40

n/t

[Flying Dream Blues]

98. Bid: $50.00

[NVMojo]

139. Bid $40.00

Peace, friends!

[greatauntoftriplets]

223. Bid: $55.

n/t

[Flying Dream Blues]

258. Bid: $75.00

[Skinner]

32. I hope you don't mind that I moved this to GD.

It should get more attention here.

-Skinner

[gademocrat7]

49. BID $30.00

[Generic Other]

59. wryter2000: "Moon of the Jaguar"

Moon of the Jaguar
wryter2000



http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0759902828/qid=1128875926/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-3263800-9752823?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

I write romance novels. This one has ghosts of Mayan royalty in it. I am offering an autographed copy of Moon of the Jaguar. Be aware, though, that the book has detailed, anatomically correct sex in it. Nothing kinky or coercive, but definitely explicit.

[EFerrari]

62. Bid $25. Maybe mr sfexpat will learn

how to treat me like Mayan royalty.

:rofl:

[wryter2000]

63. Woo hoo

I bid a million quatloos. :evilgrin:

BTW, you won't be buying this from Amazon (boo-hiss). I only used them for the image of the cover. I'll send you an autographed author copy.

"With words as lush as the rainforest, as heady as the orchids, Alice Gaines weaves a moonlit spell which lures you deep into a sensual world of ancient Mayans and modern explorers, of love beyond time and danger beyond imaging."
--Marilynn Byerly, bestselling author of Time After Time

Moon of the Jaguar tells an exciting story about two people who are on several different kinds of quests. Ostensibly it is the quest for information about the Maya that brings them to the jungle, but to solve all of the mysteries and problems they confront, they must also learn more about themselves and each other, learning to trust in new ways. Moon of the Jaguar captured my interest right from the start and carried me along with the story, keeping me reading well into the night, until I reached its very satisfying conclusion.
--Karen McCullough, Scribes World Reviews

[EFerrari]

66. Okay, then I bid a brazilian quatloos. Bid: $30 American.

:)

typo, multiple ones

[blue neen]

89. Bid $40.

I love the idea of this auction!

[AnnInLa]

69. I don't know who to report this to, but there is another DUer who

lost her home, and that is Funkybutt. Why is she not being included, or did she not want to be included????

I think they also lost a vehicle...but definitely the house and its contents.

[EFerrari]

70. How do you know? Could you pm me please? Thank you! n/t

[Swamp Rat]

79. thanks y'all

where is funkybutt?

[EFerrari]

104. Swampy.

:hug:

[Generic Other]

75. sfexpat2000: Durst and Ferrari Autographed Political Comedy CDs

Will Durst and Doug Ferrari: Autographed Political Comedy CDs

sfexpat2000




Three count 'em, three. From Will Durst, our premier political standup, his latest CD "Warning!" Autographed. From Doug Ferrari, his new CD "Pissed off!" Autographed. And from Bryant Kong and Elendar Wall, the art music recording of "The Poetry of Donald Rumsfeld". For political junkies only. Included: an autographed headshot of Doug 'Dougzilla' Ferrari.

www.dougzilla.com

[coffeenap]

81. BID: $50

[EFerrari]

84. Bid: $75.None of these guys show up for less than $1500 per appearance.

And Bryant has that whole piano thing going.

:)

[Generic Other]

76. Kliljedahl: "Zulu Coconuts"

Zulu Coconuts

Kliljedahl






My wife, who is from NO, would like to donate this decorated coconut. They are thrown by the Zulu Krewe:

They do not throw beads & other trinkets, they throw decorated coconuts. This one is from the early 70's.

They are very unique & highly prized.

"Of all the throws to rain down from the many floats in the parades during carnival, the Zulu coconut or "Golden Nugget" is the most sought after. The earliest reference to the coconut appears to be about 1910 when the coconuts were given from the floats in their natural "hairy" state. Some years later there is a reference to Lloyd Lucus, "the sign painter," scraping and painting the coconuts. This, in all likelihood, was the forerunner to the beautifully decorated coconuts we see today.

With the proliferation of lawsuits from people alleging injury from thrown coconuts, the organization was unable to get insurance coverage in 1987. So that year, the honored tradition was suspended. After much lobbying, the Louisiana Legislature passed SB188, aptly dubbed the "Coconut Bill," which excluded the coconut from liability for alleged injuries arising from the coconuts handed from the floats. On July 8, 1988, then-governor Edwards signed the bill into law." http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/zulu/main.html

[DistressedAmerican]

80. Bid - Sweet Bro! Put Me Down For 30 Bucks On This One.

[kliljedahl]

82. Thanks my friend

[meganmonkey]

236. Bid $40

Love the story!

[kliljedahl]

245. Did you click on the link?

Lots of interesting history there.

[Generic Other]

85. Distressed American: Crawford Kid Poster

Crawford Kid Poster
Distressed American



Bid on an autographed copy of the infamous "Crawford Kid Poster" from Camp Casey. 23 x 35 inches. High quality print.

[ralps]

114. I bid $25 for"Crawford Kid Poster"

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[lonestarnot]

124. Woooo damn whoo this should start out at least 40.

[Generic Other]

86. Distressed American: Crawford Coward Poster

Crawford Coward Poster
Distressed American



Bid on an autographed copy of the infamous "Crawford Coward Poster" from Camp Casey. 23 x 35 inches. High quality print.

[kliljedahl]

128. Bid - $25.00

[Generic Other]

87. elehhhhna: "The Voodoo Constitution Mask"

The Voodoo Constitution Mask
elehhhhna



Have you been accused of “hiding behind the Constitution”? Want to? Well, now you can!

This Voodoo Constitution Mask will be the envy of your friends on the Left and your enemies on the Right. Made of a real facsimile of the US Constitution and adorned with chicken feathers (of course), hemp twine, and Spanish moss, this beauty is suitable for wear at your next protest march! When not in use, one may then hang it above the front door—The US Constitution repels Fundies and Bushlovers alike. BID NOW!

[tyedyeto]

88. Bid: $20

[elehhhhna]

90. woop woop for tye!

[wryter2000]

91. Bid $40

That one made my cry...in a good way.

[tyedyeto]

93. Bid: $50

[wellstone dem]

95. $70

If I haven't been outbid looking at these great masks

[Synnical]

219. Bid: $100

[NashVegas]

94. These Are All Beautiful

I think I'll be back on payday :)

[Generic Other]

99. ClayZ: "An Ocarina of Time"

An Ocarina of Time
ClayZ



An Ocarina of Time... Perhaps when played properly it could transport the player to "Before GW or after GW". Finger-pattern songbook included.

[wovenpaint]

119. I bid $30.00-this is just what I need!

this is so cool!

[ClayZ]

152. Whoo Hoo ....a TIME TRAVELER has spoken!

The Triangles in the "TRIFORCE" stand for Power, Wisdom, and Courage, according to the Legend of Zelda.

[tyedyeto]

159. Bid: $40

[wovenpaint]

190. Bid $50.00

Epona's song is playing in my head as I gaze on this.

[ClayZ]

216. Ah-ha, are you a frequent guest at the LON LON Ranch?

Thanks for bidding!

[Generic Other]

100. ClayZ: "A set of Rain Drop Ocarinas"

A set of Rain Drop Ocarinas
ClayZ



A set of Rain Drop Ocarinas. Three Part Harmony for your coffee table. Originally designed as GOD'S Tears. Finger-pattern songbooks

[ultraist]

122. Bid: $50 for Raindrop Ocarinas

And for a very good cause. :hug:

[ClayZ]

153. Yay! You will have a harmonic convergence,

in your living room!

[lonestarnot]

125. Very coool my kid plays the ocarina!

[Generic Other]

101. ClayZ: "Kokopelli Pendant Ocarina"

Kokopelli Pendant Ocarina
ClayZ



Kokopelli Pendant Ocarina. The Trickster. This one is dangerous, one customer wrote and told us he caught his wife with it. Finger-pattern songbook included.

[Generic Other]

131. One more picture of this one

[ClayZ]

154. Kokopelli is the "Trickster"!

See he tried to trick you into thinking he was "She Who Watches" already. SHAPE SHIFTING going on here!

[tyedyeto]

255. Bid: $50

[tyedyeto]

160. Bid: $20

[Kukesa]

164. Bid $25

[tigereye]

199. Bid $30

lovely!


tigereye

[crispini]

215. Bid $40.

Wow. Cool!

[Generic Other]

102. ClayZ: "Medicine Wheel Turtle Pendant Ocarina"

Medicine Wheel Turtle Pendant Ocarina
ClayZ



Medicine Wheel Turtle Pendant Ocarina. A Lakota symbol for "healing and long life" Finger-pattern songbook included.

[Generic Other]

132. One more picture of this one

[livvy]

227. Bid $50

I love this! What a great idea to have this auction. I've always thought that the turtle was my totem. I have no idea why. It's not something I've really looked into, or thought about. I've just always thought that it was.

edit: oops. I guess this was supposed to go under the first picture.

[NVMojo]

141. BID $25.00

Thanks and Peace!

[jus_the_facts]

143. Bid $40.00

...see the turtle of enormous girth...in his hands he holds the earth.

I'd really like to have this one for the sentimental value it evoked when I saw it. Thanks for this incredible opportunity to help merh and SwampRat..these items are awesome...and I appreciate ya'll for your creative and kind spirits. :loveya:

[ClayZ]

155. How nice! You may just get a duet set!

The turtle is believed to be sacred by Native Americans. They tell stories of how the first turtle swam the ocean and carried the land on her back. They say the beaver packed mud on the turtle's back and made the land that is now North America.

[jus_the_facts]

182. Thank You ClayZ.....

....I read about them on your website...and that quote I posted is from a Stephen King novel..he must know about that lore as he used the basic premise in his writing of The Dark Tower series and I just finished reading it...when I saw this I just HAD to bid on it because seeing this here...and the reason it's being offered...I want to be able to help fellow DU'ers who also happen to be from my native state....makin' that karmic wheel go around in the best o'ways.

I hope I'll be able to make it sing as beautifully as I heard it done on your website...extremely anxious to have this gem!! Thanks again for facinating me with it!! :hug: :loveya:



See the turtle of enormous girth
On his shell he holds the earth
His thought is slow but always kind
He holds us all within his mind
On his back all vows are made
He sees the truth but mayn't aid
He loves the land and loves the sea
And even loves a child like me
~*~from The Dark Tower by Stephen King~*~

[Maddy McCall]

210. That is the Cherokee creation myth.

It's a wonderful legend. I use it in my intro level World Civ Class.

Sorry to interupt. I'm just in awe of your work, Clay.

[ClayZ]

213. Thank You! Storytelling is half the fun!

Musical Mud, who would have thought.

I am not the only one! This book and CD will come out soon.

http://ninestones.com/frommudtomusic

[Generic Other]

103. ClayZ: "Tsagalala Pendant Ocarina"

Tsagalala Pendant Ocarina
ClayZ



Tsagalala Pendant Ocarina. "She Who Watches" Painted in the days when Women were Chief, on the rocks in what is now known as Washington State, she is watching out for all the tribes forever. Finger-pattern songbook included.

[blue neen]

111. Bid $25.

I like the meaning behind this one.

[ClayZ]

156. Read the Wishram Legend here!

People know that "Tsagaglalal" sees all things for whenever they are looking at her, those large eyes are watching them.


http://www.columbiagorge.org/aboutus/

[Generic Other]

133. One more picture of this one

[In_The_Wind]

250. moved it ...

[In_The_Wind]

162. Bid $44.00

[tyedyeto]

172. Bid: $50

[ClayZ]

200. Yay, $50.00 bid gets you the 2 for 1 coupon deal.

Two Part Harmony!

[In_The_Wind]

251. Bid - $55.00

[Generic Other]

105. ClayZ: "Blue Flute"

Blue Flute
ClayZ



Blue Flute. Choose D or G key. (playing instructions included)

[NVMojo]

140. Bid $30.00

Thanks and Peace!

[wellstone_democrat]

151. bid: 40

key of G

[TygrBright]

183. Bid: $50/ G key

Fabulous work, ClayZ...

We are moving to New Mexico, and I am arranging one room of the new house into a music room, with my Italian virginal and recorders, and Himself's guitar, as well as sundry items of musically-themed decor and a cozy corner for quiet music-listening.

This will be a beautiful and functional addition to the room!

eagerly,
Bright

[Maddy McCall]

208. BID $75 for whichever's the longest flute.

I have a large American Indian painting...would like to put this on a stand under the painting.

Beautiful work, Clay.


Edit to add word "BID"

[ClayZ]

214. That would be the D. Thanks for bidding!

It is the lowest pitch and also has a hole in the back to hang it on the wall. The Transverse Flutes are Porcelain with a colbalt glaze.


The Hopi Tribe has a Blue Flute Ceremony. We had been making Blue Flutes for 10 years before we knew about that.

Strange things happen in the Mud Flute Business.

[Generic Other]

106. Generic Other: "Neo-Convict Voodoo Doll"

Neo-Convict Voodoo Doll
Generic Other





What Bush would look like in pinstripes--striped prison cap and jailhouse work overhauls, that is. Handstitched cotton filled body, with fabric transfer face embellished with rags, ribbons, and string. Tied to create a compact hard doll (like a ball of yarn). Has the life-like feel and heft of a giant turd. Vintage fabric.

Pins not included. So don't bother turning me in, Agent Mike.

From an old family recipe.

[wellstone dem]

118. bid $25

[ClayZ]

157. LOL! Bid $40.00 (Have pins and Hot Sauce!)

I would look for a hanging bird-cage display this one.

[redwitch]

174. bid $50

nt

[ClayZ]

178. Bid $60.00

[Generic Other]

107. Generic Other: "Captain Bunnypants Voodoo Doll"

Captain Bunnypants: Disaster President
Generic Other





Bush in his famous superhero costume. Handstitched cotton filled body, with fabric transfer face embellished with rags, ribbons, and string. Tied to create a compact hard doll (like a ball of yarn). Vintage fabric. And yes, I ripped up a flag MADE IN CHINA for export to WALMART. I'll be happy to copy the first amendment on the strip if the buyer wishes.

Pins not included. I am not responsible for how a customer uses this product after it leaves my hands.

From an old family recipe.

[kliljedahl]

112. Bid - $25.00

[wellstone dem]

115. bid $35

[lonestarnot]

127. $40 if you throw in the voooodddddoooo damn pins!

And I want the real damn pins! Gona put some black magic on it! LOL

[Generic Other]

130. You mean the ones dipped in Tabasco?

Did you know Avery Island was under water? Good thing I already hoarded a year's supply of real Louisiana hot sauce.

[lonestarnot]

135. No, I want the ones that have a spell on them... throw some magic powder

or some rotten frog guts, and nutes eyes or whatever they use. Want to voodoo the bushitler!

[finecraft]

137. I'll get you a bottle of Tabasco

from my "secret" source! I think the Habenero one would be perfect! The auction is going great! Thanks for doing this. :)

[Generic Other]

144. Habenero hot is killer!

The point where brain damage occurs.

[kliljedahl]

145. Love your sig line picture

Tabasco ain't shit :

[finecraft]

165. Funny Story abut Dave's Hot Sauce

My son and I were down in the Quarter once on one of our many adventures, and we stopped in a store across from Jackson Square that sold about a bazillion brands of hot sauce. My son, (being the manly-man of 19 at the time) decided to try some Dave's Insanity. The store had him sign a waiver first, saying they were not responsible for the result of him trying Dave's sauce. He put a couple drops on a cracker and ate it. All of a sudden, red welt-like patches suddenly appeared on his scalp and neck. Then his eyes started to tear up and water. He then started hyperventilating. I had a frozen margarita I was carrying with me, so I gave him the glass so he could drink something cool and start to focus and breathe....before he passed out. Now this is a child that was raised on hot sauce, so he was used to the hot sauce effect....but he was totally unprepared for Dave's. I went back to the store on another trip and bought a bottle of Dave's for him for Christmas as a joke. He gave the bottle to his dad.....who now uses it to kill weeds along our fence and driveway! Yes, at our house the bottle of Dave's sits along side the bottle of round-up on the hazardous chemical shelf in the garage! :)

[kliljedahl]

170. That IS funny

I have a bottle too, but I use it sparingly as an addition to dishes.

[ClintonTyree]

173. Been to that place myself.......

they have an incredible number of different types of sauces. I bought a bottle of "Ass in the Tub" and a bottle of "Atomic Colon Cleanser", not for me, for my brother. He's another macho type who thinks he can eat anything hot. He didn't fare too well with either of these and now uses them, sparingly, in his beef jerky marinade. Great place, I hope they re-open, I AM looking forward to going back to NOLA, as sure as I know it's safe anyway.

[kliljedahl]

180. Here are a few names to peruse

http://www.hotshoppe.com/productNav.asp?CategoryID=75&CategoryName=HOT+SAUCES+%28SEXY+%2F+HUMOROUS%29

[lonestarnot]

176. OMG this just too funny! I need to get some for the piss ants.

[wellstone dem]

117. whoops self delete

[lonestarnot]

126. Throw in some pins and you have $30.00 from lonestarnot!

[kliljedahl]

129. Bid - $45.00 Pins, we don't need no stinking pins

I've got my Buck knife

Edit to add the word bid

[lonestarnot]

136. Voodoooooo pins and yes we do need the pins!

[kliljedahl]

138. My wife's from NO. Know all about that

& I've got tons O' hot sauces

[lonestarnot]

142. You are just tooo damn funny.... kliljedahl.... hot sauces...

we were thinking up names for a fictional town in AZ and one of them was Runthrew Anusfire, and another was Ill Eagle Crossing. We still need the pins. Tell you wife to give you the info and ship me some pins! I'll buy the doll.

[kliljedahl]

146. If you're going to buy it, you'd better outbid me

[lonestarnot]

177. I'm waiting on the pins answer

[kliljedahl]

184. Too late,

$60.00 I'm done

[Generic Other]

185. Jimmy Jazz already bid 60 before you.

One more dollar and you are in.

[lonestarnot]

192. Well crap just got here is it over? And do I get the voodoo pins or not?

LOL

[Generic Other]

193. Voodoo Pins

Pin Recipes:

I don't really go in for the old parlor trick of dipping pins in eyes of newt and such. Even witches fear the wrath of PETA.

I hear menstrual blood from an angry woman is pretty powerful. Or the ejaculation of serpents, but I have always found those items a wee bit hard to collect.

I favor traditional ingredients such as innocent tears shed in sorrow. I have heard this is a most poisonous substance when used against the guilty. One important element: get the cheapest pins you can find. If you are lucky, they will have been produced in some third-world country out of re-cycled radioctive scrap. Rusty pins. Pins from graveyard wreaths. Pins stolen from a church bulletin board are said to be powerful, but I have never found them to be any more so than other pins. Dip the pins in the tears. Such pins witness for truth and always find a way to prick the guilty.

[lonestarnot]

194. Now part of this idea is just gross...Don't want any of those kind of pins

Where did you get these recipes? LOL

[lonestarnot]

195. I don't see his bid.

[Generic Other]

196. That's because we are on the tangent thread, not the regular one

While we were talking hot sauce and pins, Jimmy J. started a new reply to the original thread.

[JimmyJazz]

167. Bid: $60.00

[Catchawave]

224. Bid: $75

[JimmyJazz]

229. Bid: $80.00

[AmBlue]

230. Bid $85.00

Priceless

[Generic Other]

108. Bob Boudelang: "Bob's Mask"

Bob's Mask
Bob Boudelang



Essence of Boudelang:

"In which our extinguished Republican Team Leader did not get boiled as an owl and let his inner carnival out with glitter and feathers! That is just the politics of personal description, as practiced by Socialist Democraps and firebrant moderates!"

Note: It's hard to see on the photo, but the teeth are lovely shades of light yellow and green, just like Bob's, and the slogans are "Stop Saying That!!," "Our Great President Is Not A Incopmetet Drunk!" and "Lieberals!!"

[wellstone dem]

116. Bid $45

[ClintonTyree]

161. PLEDGE $50

$50 I'm not sure if this is how I'm supposed to do it. Am I the FIRST Pledge? :wtf: Come on DUers! We all can't afford to buy one of these fantastic masks and dolls, but we CAN pledge SOMETHING to our brothers and sisters in need.

I challenge all other DUers to Pledge what they can. Anything, from $5 to $500, it all adds up for our friends in need.

PLEDGE NOW! :yourock: :grouphug: :yourock:

[Adelante]

163. $50 pledged

:bounce:

[ncrainbowgrrl]

168. ncrainbowgrrl: Layers of Emotion

mixed media:

layered yellow book-cover-protector tape around eyes, paint, and hand-beaded ornament.

[Bunny]

171. BID $20.00

Very nice!

[terrya]

189. BID $25.00

[Generic Other]

186. wovenpaint: "Sacred Cat Mask"

Sacred Cat Mask
wovenpaint







(feather mask embellished with faux jewels w/headdress: heavyweight paper base painted with acrylic and applied sequined fabric and more faux jewels)

This mask is in memory of all the animals that lost their lives through no fault of their own. This cat symbolizes the animal spirit that met them at the Rainbow Bridge and helped them to cross. May they all be at peace now. It is a 2 piece mask that can be worn together or separately. The cone headdress is inspired by traditional Mardi Gras costumes.

[Bunny]

187. BID $30.00

That's great!

[ellenfl]

204. bid $50 . . . but

i REALLY want a noodle mask . . . like clinton tyree's sig pic.

ellen fl

[soothsayer]

247. bid: $100

[Generic Other]

197. Bluerthanblue: "Desire Unmasked"

Desire Unmasked
Bluerthanblue







This is a full face adult mask made of sculpy clay, on a floral-mesh wire
foundation. The dove is accented with feathers, and the mask has an elastic strap so it is fully wearable. Inside the top of the mask is a small cotton loop so that the face can also be used as a wall decoration. It is finished with an acrylic clear-coat, and the inside of the mask is lined with very sheer silk, to make it more 'face friendly.'

This mask began as a more traditional 'baroque style' one- but as it was being created, the dramatic eyebrows transformed themselves into wings, and the dove appeared, a reminder to always look upon all with peace as our guiding spirit- when we look outward with thoughts of compassion and peace, it will reflect back upon us, and fill our hearts and minds so that we can live without masks- bare-faced, and unashamed.

[tyedyeto]

198. Bid: $25

[Hardrada]

206. Bid: 35 dollars.

Always like peace doves.

[meganmonkey]

234. Bid $55

I cried reading the description. I want this one!

[zonkra]

201. Give us

the old razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle us
Give us an act with lots of flash in it
And the reaction will be passionate
Give us the old hocus pocus
Bread and feather us
How can we see with sequins in our eyes?

What if our hinges all are rusting?
What if, in fact, we're just disgusting ?

Razzle dazzle us
And we'll never catch wise!

Give us a show that's so splendiferous
Row after row will grow vociferous
Give us the old flim flam flummox
Fool and fracture us
How can we hear the truth above the roar?

Throw us a fake and a finagle
We'll never know you're just a bagel,
Razzle dazzle us
And we'll beg you for more!

Give us the old razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle us
Back since the days of old Methuselah
We all love a big bambooz-a-ler

Give us the old three ring circus
Stun and stagger us
When we're in trouble, we go into your dance
Though you are stiffer than a girder
We let ya get away with a murder
Razzle dazzle us
And you've got a romance

Give us the old
Razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle us
Give us an act that's unassailable
We'll wait four years 'til your available!

Give us the old
Double whammy
Daze and dizzy us
Show us the first rate sorcerer you are
Long as you keep us way off balance
How can we spot you got no talents?

Razzle dazzle us
And we'll make you a star!

[Generic Other]

202. Whaddya mean we got no talents??? LOL

I used the phrase "razzle dazzle," because I thought it best described the actions of the Mardi Gras Indians who had to mask themselves in order to participate in Mardi Gras. Their elaborate costumes and the chest pounding bravado that occurred when one "krewe" met another as they challenged each other for dominance could only be described as a "razzle dazzle" display.

The original Mardi Gras Indians were African Americans who lived in the city and were excluded from the celebrations of "polite society." I suspect their direct descendants were among those who found themselves abandoned in the city after Katrina. The irony should not be lost on us.

Nice song you posted. From Chicago? Another city with a rich history.

[terrya]

212. What the hell does this have to do with a charity auction?

Oh, you're a troll.

Well, you won't be here long.

[wovenpaint]

222. Oh, I can't resist!

Gee, I guess I missed making that "inspirational" research trip to Walmart. :eyes:

[nadinbrzezinski]

203. plege 20 dollars

let me know at the end where to send

[Generic Other]

226. MrsGrumpy: "Panda-Monium Mask"

MrsGrumpy
Panda-Monium Mask



In honor of that brief moment in time when the panda baby SHONE on DU. This is made with feathers, beads, glass paint and glitter on plastic.

The only magic it perhaps contains is the ability to make you smile...and perhaps log on to Panda Cams.

[JimmyJazz]

228. Bid: $50.00

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

246. Bid $65.00

[Wordie]

237. Can the end date be extended??? I only just saw this and would like

to make a mask! This is a wonderful idea!

I'm sure there would be many more responses if it were published in some of the other forums as well. Can that be done? I only saw it today because I happened to think that something I wanted to say fit better in the General Discussion than in the GD:Politics forum. I'm sure that many DUers would step forward to support our fellow DUer from NO if they were aware of this great auction!

And kudos to our great DU artists...these are truly beautiful masks.

[Generic Other]

240. I hope people will feel free to PLEDGE a donation. Anything helps!!

If you notice the stupid deadline of the auction 11:11:59 PM
you may wonder why the odd time. I meant to end the auction before the stroke of midnight just like Cinderella's curfew. Let's just call me number challenged.

I have no control over the rules of the game once set. I feel obligated to run a more clean auction than Flordia or Ohio run elections! For this reason, at 11:11:59 PM Eastern time (otherwise known as Generic Other time), the gavel must fall or Generic Other turns into a pumpkin.

My organizational skills could probably qualify me to run FEMA but little else.

Sorry you didn't hear about the auction in time. I was so grateful to Skinner for letting us pin this thread to the top in GD that I didn't want to be making a pest of myself plaguing other forums. I hope you will tell folks in GDpolitics to come on over!!

We are happy to take pledges, though. You can pledge to make a contribution to the cause.

We have so many DUers whose lives have been disrupted by the hurricane. The rest of us all know that a disaster of such dimensions in our areas of the country would leave most of us with very little to start over with, especially when the government's response is so pathetic.

We have to help each other if we can.

Please tell the folks in the GD/politics forum to come visit.

[jus_the_facts]

243. I was out bid so I pledge my bid of $40.00 instead....

...thanks again for doin' this Generic Other...I appreciate ya'lls creative and kind spirits and hope everyone will pledge their original bids as well!

[EFerrari]

244. I'm in the middle of moving and can barely hop on line

Would it be too much to ask to get a coupla more days?

Generic Other, hats off and much love,
Beth

[Wordie]

254. How bout a DU Mardi Gras Mask Auction, Part Deux, at a ltater date?

You're right of course, about changing the time. It wouldn't be fair to those who already made bids. I got so excited by thsi great idea that I didn't think it through.

I still would love to make a mask, and donate it to this effort, so could there be another one of these in a month or two (or just before date of the real Mardi Gras)? Let me know by PM if you do this. Thanks!

[Generic Other]

242. Check out this song: The Calinda (AUDIO)

The Calinda was a voodoo dance brought to Louisiana from San Domingo and the Antilles by slaves. Considered indecent by the respectable portion of the population, it was officially banned throughout the State in 1843, but continued to be performed for many years afterward.

An early version of the Calinda was danced only by men, stripped to the waist and brandishing sticks in a mock fight while at the same time balancing upon their heads bottles of water. As soon as a dancer spilled a drop of his water he was banished from the field. Later the Calinda degenerated into a thoroughly lascivious performance.

http://www.frenchcreoles.com/ArtTheater/CalindaDance/calindadance.htm

[Skinner]

248. ********** THE AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT (PLEASE READ) **********

The Mardi Fras mask auction ends tonight at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time (8:59:59 PM Pacific) -- and for the purposes of this auction, the DU message board time-stamp is the official clock. Just in case the DU admins do not lock the thread at *exactly* midnight, we need to make it clear which bids are considered valid and which will not.

In the case of a last-minute bidding frenzy:

All bids with a DU time-stamp of 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, October 15, 2005 or EARLIER will be considered valid for the purposes of this auction. If a bid has a time-stamp of 12:00:00 midnight or later, it is considered TOO LATE and will be considered invalid.

The bidding will close at exactly 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, October 15, 2005 even if access to the website is restricted for some reason at that time. If the website crashes, or if an individual member has computer trouble and cannot access the site, or if an unexpected problem blocks access to some people but not others, the bidding will still close at exactly 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, October 15.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this auction.

[Generic Other]

252. Thank you Skinner!!

Phew. I'm doing a heckuva job, Brownie! LOL. :)

[EFerrari]

256. thank you, Skinner

:)

[Generic Other]

249. Another chance to win!! RAFFLE for bidders and pledgers

Everyone who makes a bid and doesn't win an item or pledges a donation to the Mardi Gras Mask and Fetish Auction will be eligible to win a personalized voodoo doll in the grand finale raffle to be held at the close of the auction.

[babylonsister]

259. I bid way early but want to support our DUers with what

little I can. Please pledge me for $20.00.
Every little bit helps! And I love you all for caring!:grouphug:

[nofurylike]

261. pledge of gratitude and admiration, GO! $10.00 eom

[meganmonkey]

263. Whoops! I got 3 things!

I guess I have done some early Christmas shopping :silly:

:woohoo:

:toast:

(on edit: didn't mean to reply to your post, but it doesn't really matter :) )

[Generic Other]

262. The gavel drops!!

[EarlG]

264. The auction is now closed

As we mentioned earlier today, all bids made by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time are considered valid. Sometime tomorrow or Monday, we will go through the bids and declare a winner for each auction. The winners will all be posted publicly, and each winner will be contacted with instructions for making payment.

Once payment has been received, the winner of each auction and the artist who created the mask must contact each other directly to arrange shipping.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in this auction.

EarlG (sitting in for GrovelBot)
DU Admin

[Synnical]

265. Okay, so may I ask that everyone who bid now pledges?

That would be terrific. On edit, I mean, everyone who bid and did not get a mask.

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale

[wovenpaint]

266. AWESOME!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
:yourock: :yourock: :yourock:
:applause: :applause: :applause:

[EFerrari]

269. Okay, what have you have done with her?

Grovelbot, if you need a rescue, call us not FEMA. :D

[Generic Other]

267. Thanks to all who participated! Redwitch won the raffle!

I will be contacting folks soon. Again thanks to all for all you've done!!

:grouphug:

[EFerrari]

270. I wub you and DU

:grouphug: