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Turbans among Southeastern Natives

Some of the various turban styles recorded by George Catlin (1796-1872).  Most are from the 1830s.  To see one method for tying a turban, see instructions with photos here.

"Wat-al-le-go, a Brave" -  Creek - Catlin, 1836

Loosely wrapped, tied in back, piled all around head

"Co-ee-ha-jo a Chief"  -  Seminole. Catlin, 1838

Loosely wrapped, broad folds, tucked in or tied at back

"Collee" - Cherokee - Catlin

Wrapped once or twice, no covering over middle of head.

"Great King Called Ben Perryman-a Chief"- Creek.  Catlin

Wrapped twice, no covering over middle of head, tied in back.

Mick-e-no-pah-Chief of the Tribe - Seminole. Catlin

Wrapped twice, tied in back

"Straight man-semicivilized" - Shawnee.  Catlin

Loosely wrapped around head twice, tied in back or tucked in?

"The Licker-Called Creek Billy" - Creek.  Catlin

shows additional decoration that was worn - silver band, ostrich feather.

"ah-yaw-ne-tah-car-ron" - Menominee. Catlin

Wrapped around twice, tied in front. Not southeastern, but clear method of wrapping represented.

 

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