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A Florida panther and her cub among the palmettos.
This is my state animal, the Florida panther, in traditional Seminole attire. I’m aware that the outfit is not entirely accurate and I took a lot of artistic liberties with the design. My inspiration for this piece came mainly from the Florida flag, which features a Seminole woman along a shoreline of palmettos. Old photographs depicting Seminole women and their families have also helped to inspire. I see lots of art representing Native Americans, but very rarely do I see Seminole art. Even rarer, Seminole art depicting the bond of mother and child. There is plenty of art in this world for the hunters and warriors; now for a portrait of a domestic warrior and her hunter-to-be.
Though the figures appear subdued, the true intensity lies beneath the layers of vibrant color and beaded necklaces. Florida has a spectacular cultural heritage and a wild beauty that tends to be overlooked by the modern eye. When people think of Florida they think of Disney or the crowded beaches. As a fifth generation Floridian, I think of my state’s natural splendor, culture, and unconquerable wildness. A little fact: the Seminole Tribe of Florida is considered to be the only unconquered indian tribe, and remains a sovereign entity in the United States. The Florida panther represents the same indomitable spirit. There are close to 150 remaining in Florida today and conservation efforts continue to increase their rate of survival. Another interesting fact: The Panther clan is the largest in the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
I hope this piece sparks a little patriotism in my fellow Floridians and inspires others to explore the heritage and culture of their own states.
For the contest at anthro-fantasy-club on DA. I decided to use the symbol on the mother panther’s sleeve to represent the “sunshine” state. The palmetto was chosen for the background because I wanted to also include Florida’s state plant, which grows everywhere and has a multitude of uses. It was invaluable to the Seminoles’ survival and I’m sure to the panther’s survival when it comes down to it. I’ve used this plant myself for so many things including weaving, waterproofing structures, roasting marshmallows, and even eating the palmetto heart. I felt it deserved a place in this painting because of its otherwise overlooked importance.
Enjoy :)
More of my work can be found here: www.goldendruid.deviantart.com
Art©GoldenDruid2012
This is my state animal, the Florida panther, in traditional Seminole attire. I’m aware that the outfit is not entirely accurate and I took a lot of artistic liberties with the design. My inspiration for this piece came mainly from the Florida flag, which features a Seminole woman along a shoreline of palmettos. Old photographs depicting Seminole women and their families have also helped to inspire. I see lots of art representing Native Americans, but very rarely do I see Seminole art. Even rarer, Seminole art depicting the bond of mother and child. There is plenty of art in this world for the hunters and warriors; now for a portrait of a domestic warrior and her hunter-to-be.
Though the figures appear subdued, the true intensity lies beneath the layers of vibrant color and beaded necklaces. Florida has a spectacular cultural heritage and a wild beauty that tends to be overlooked by the modern eye. When people think of Florida they think of Disney or the crowded beaches. As a fifth generation Floridian, I think of my state’s natural splendor, culture, and unconquerable wildness. A little fact: the Seminole Tribe of Florida is considered to be the only unconquered indian tribe, and remains a sovereign entity in the United States. The Florida panther represents the same indomitable spirit. There are close to 150 remaining in Florida today and conservation efforts continue to increase their rate of survival. Another interesting fact: The Panther clan is the largest in the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
I hope this piece sparks a little patriotism in my fellow Floridians and inspires others to explore the heritage and culture of their own states.
For the contest at anthro-fantasy-club on DA. I decided to use the symbol on the mother panther’s sleeve to represent the “sunshine” state. The palmetto was chosen for the background because I wanted to also include Florida’s state plant, which grows everywhere and has a multitude of uses. It was invaluable to the Seminoles’ survival and I’m sure to the panther’s survival when it comes down to it. I’ve used this plant myself for so many things including weaving, waterproofing structures, roasting marshmallows, and even eating the palmetto heart. I felt it deserved a place in this painting because of its otherwise overlooked importance.
Enjoy :)
More of my work can be found here: www.goldendruid.deviantart.com
Art©GoldenDruid2012
Category Artwork (Digital) / Miscellaneous
Species Cougar / Puma
Size 797 x 1280px
File Size 265 kB
my thought would not be for existing governments or their boundaries, but for people to learn about the cultures of the people who lived right where ever they happened to be, one, two, five and ten, thousand years previously. this is the history you probably won't get in high school. it isn't always repressed or hidden. sometimes its just ignored. though sometimes you really have to dig deep to find it. and of course america isn't the only place there have been cultural dislocations in those time frames. they may be least hidden and best documented in some parts of europe, but there is probably no place on the planet where they have not occurred, and might be of some interest to discover.
i've never been a big fan of how history is taught in schools, because as soon as you go back further then the beginning of your current government, they want to go off and talk about where the majority of people that government represents came from, instead of the actual history of the place where you are. i mean i've only lived in america and gone to american schools, but i would hazard a wild guess, this same problematic approach to the way history is taught exists in other places as well.
i've never been a big fan of how history is taught in schools, because as soon as you go back further then the beginning of your current government, they want to go off and talk about where the majority of people that government represents came from, instead of the actual history of the place where you are. i mean i've only lived in america and gone to american schools, but i would hazard a wild guess, this same problematic approach to the way history is taught exists in other places as well.
I wasn't born in Florida myself, but I've lived here about 14 years and it has really got a place in my heart. I agree with you about it's history and splendor, and unconquerable-ness. I hope more awareness is raised for the natural beauty and geographic and cultural history of all America, especially Florida.
I lived in Jackson county Florida (near Mariana [apparently a city though its smaller then the town I live in now]) we had a Seminole who lived near us, and let me say they are a kind people.
And thew only people to kick the U.S. Armies ass and have a better peace plan offered XD
And thew only people to kick the U.S. Armies ass and have a better peace plan offered XD
We fell in love with the image when we saw it at TFF last month. And of course, we bought it! It will find it's way to a nice frame before much longer.
I'm also from Florida, many many years ago now. The Seminole Nation and People are a valuable resource, one that has remained largely independent from control by or from both State and Federal authorities, I respect that.
Thank you for creating this beautiful piece, it as a voice and I was able to hear it as I admired it. Thus is the way of many Native American works of art, each piece has a message and will speak to you if you are able to hear and listen to it.
Thank you!
Windsong/Mythril
I'm also from Florida, many many years ago now. The Seminole Nation and People are a valuable resource, one that has remained largely independent from control by or from both State and Federal authorities, I respect that.
Thank you for creating this beautiful piece, it as a voice and I was able to hear it as I admired it. Thus is the way of many Native American works of art, each piece has a message and will speak to you if you are able to hear and listen to it.
Thank you!
Windsong/Mythril
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