Tyrone Johnson's Cloak

Tyrone Johnson's Cloak is a handmade cloak created by Billy Johnson and later used by his brother, Tyrone.

History
"Why'd you pick this one?" "I don't know. It spoke to me, I guess." "That was your brother's." "I'll finish it for Billy."

- Otis Johnson and Tyrone Johnson

As a member of the Mardi Gras tribe Wild Red Hawks, Billy Johnson was making his own Mardi Gras suit: a black-navy cloak. However, Billy died before finalizing the cloak.

Years later, Otis Johnson, father of Billy, took his youngest son, Tyrone, to the Wild Red Hawks and explained to him about the beadwork they do every year. Entering the closet of unfinished costumes, Tyrone focused on the black cloak. Upset because Tyrone choosed the cloak, Otis revealed that the suit belonged to Billy. Tyrone explained to his father that he wanted to finish the cloak in honor of his brother.