I have been reading some of Helen Roundtree's books on the Powhatans and
other Eastern Woodland Tribes.
Roundtree frequently mentions the use of puccoon as a decoration, suggesting
widespread and lavish use such that it could explain the term "red men" in
early European literature.
Does anyone know more about what puccoon is and how it was used? At what age
did Indians begin to decorate themselves with it? Was it a grease-based
makeup, or a clay based? Did it wash off when they bathed daily? How similar
was it to rouge used in Europe? How similar is it to the powdered rouge
currently in fashion?
Thanks for any help.
Anne
Anne Pemberton
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