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Seminole Alligator Wrestling
Filename: 990_16_6-Eth-NA-C_18HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3816 (8.9MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Miami
County: Florida
Country: United States
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Seminole Alligator Wrestling
Miami, Florida: c. 1960 A Seminole Indian selects his wrestling partner. Note the bandaged thumb from the previuos skirmish
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Media ID 9738797
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1950s 1960 1960s B And W Employment Entertainers Entertainment Ethnic First Nation Florida Indians Indigenous Jobs Miami Monochromatic Monochrome Native Americans Occupations Reptiles Sixties Tourist Attractions Wrestling Alligators Seminoles
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, taken in Miami, Florida around 1960, we are transported back to a time when Seminole Alligator Wrestling was a popular form of entertainment. A Seminole Indian is seen carefully selecting his wrestling partner from a group of formidable alligators. The bandaged thumb on his hand serves as a reminder of the previous skirmish he had with these powerful reptiles. This image not only captures the historic significance of Native Americans in North America but also sheds light on their unique employment opportunities during that era. As entertainers, these indigenous individuals showcased their bravery and skill by engaging in daring acts like wrestling alligators for the amusement of tourists. The monochromatic aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to this photograph, emphasizing its vintage charm and historical value. It offers us a glimpse into the past where jobs were diverse and often required immense courage and physical prowess. As we admire this piece from Underwood Archives' collection at Universal Images Group (UIG), let us appreciate the cultural heritage it represents while acknowledging the complex history between Native Americans and non-indigenous settlers in the United States. This print stands as a testament to both human resilience and our fascination with nature's most fearsome creatures - alligators.
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