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















































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