essay

Beaded shoulder pouches of the Florida Seminole

indian and spanish selected writingsCoral Gables, Fla. • Published In 1964 • Pages: 49-63

By: Goggin, John M. (John Mann).

Abstract
This source provides a description of the beaded shoulder pouches and sashes of the Florida Seminole. Both museum and photographed specimens are examined. Decorative motifs and methods of manufacture are analyzed. Photographs and renderings of the items are included. These Florida Seminole specimens are compared with specimens from other Southeastern, as well as Eastern Woodland, groups.
Subjects
Paraphernalia
Decorative art
culture
Seminole
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Christopher Latham ;1989
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
nineteenth century
Coverage Place
southern Florida, United States
Notes
by John M. Goggin
Information on the pouches and sashes has been indexed for Paraphernalia (293). Information on decorative motifs is indexed for Decorative Art (531).
LCCN
64007765
LCSH
Seminole Indians