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Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by traditional Seminole men and women, with cotton “patchwork� cloth wrapped around palmetto fiber bodies. The Museum’s doll collection is among the largest in the world, many gifted by Anne and Charles Reynolds. Summary Seminole Dolls Made by
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
Have you been taking advantage of more time at home and the beautiful spring weather to tend to your garden? You’re not alone! Across the country and around the globe, interest in gardening is blooming. That’s great news, especially in this time of social distancing. Research shows that gardening an
Jaret Daniels, Director of the McGuire Center, has an online course that will teach
Well, 2020 was a wild year! We learned a lot. Not just about science. We learned how important museums are to our community. It has been so amazing to be able to be here (sometimes virtually) with everyone through the wild ride that 2020 turned into! Thank you for spending time with us and lettin
people home during the lockdown, this meant there was time to explore the Museum online
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This object is on permanent display in the South Florida People & Environments exhibit, located in the “Indian People in South Florida Today� gallery. Summary Shoulder Bag From northern Florida Dates to ~1830s-1840s Collection South Florida Archaeology Story This is a man’s beaded
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
This object is on permanent display in the Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land exhibit, located on the center island in the Miocene Epoch. Summary Three-toed Transitional Horse (Parahippus leonensis) From Gilchrist Co., Florida Lived ~18 million years ago Collection Vertebrate Paleon
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
Pierced metal pendants, made to ornament women’s clothing, are a uniquely Seminole tradition. Artists made them from various metals including coins or even tin cans. Today some metalworkers are trying to revive the tradition. Summary Metal Ornaments Left: Made at Dania Reservation, Broward Co
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
Acoma pottery is distinguished by very thin walls, a difficult technical achievement without the use of the potter’s wheel. This jar represents an Acoma adaptation of Zuni designs, showing an artistic interchange between neighboring tribes. Summary Ceramic Water Jar Made by Acoma people, New Me
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
Wayana-Apalai communities in Brazil wear Olok headdresses, made with harpy eagle and scarlet macaw feathers, during initiation rituals. The Florida Museum protects important cultural objects such as this from illegal trade that violates the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit