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Listen: The World ProgramSeminole plaque.
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, N2013-17, Box #3, FF4
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Note descriptions at the right: "FIRE. This is one of the seven ancient nature symbols which appear in Seminole Indian sewing."
"LIGHTNING. Originally, the Indian women made their patchwork patterns by hand. Now they use old-fashioned, hand-cranked sewing machines."
"RUNNING WATER. The Seminole designs are made by piecing tiny bits of cloth together. Color combinations vary, but the designs remain the same."
"TREES. For the tourist trade, the Indians often use rick-rack designs which are easier and few tourists know the difference."
"MAN ON HORSEBACK. This design makes more sense when viewed sideways."
"BEAR TRACKS. The women sit cross-legged on the platform floors of their homes (called chickees) to do their sewing."
"ARROWHEADS. Although the Indians still make the traditional symbols shown here, they also invent new ones."
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