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Dress and Personal Decoration, Ornaments
The following data is extracted from The Choctaw of Bayou Lacomb, St. Tammay Parish, Louisiana, .
Quantities of glass beads and much bright-colored ribbon are said to have been obtained from the traders. The Choctaw are very fond of bright and gaudy colors. Among the older men are remembered several who were experts in the art of making silver ornaments. One small pin is shown in plate 14; this was made from a silver dime and the date 1856 still may be clearly read on the back. Larger ornaments were made from larger coins. Pendant earrings were also fashioned, having glass beads attached to the lower part. When dancing, the men often wore strings of small brass bells around each leg, below the knee. These bells were highly prized by the older generation. Feathers do not seem to have been held in great esteem, although they were worn.
Source: The Choctaw of Bayou Lacomb, St. Tammay Parish, Louisiana,
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