Little was recorded of jewelry or other ornamentation among the Calusa, but at the time of Menéndez de Avilés's visit in 1566, the chief's wife wore pearls, precious stones and gold beads around her neck.
Little was recorded of jewelry or other ornamentation among the Calusa. The chief's wife wore pearls around her neck. This was at the time of Menéndez de Avilés's visit in 1566. The chief's wife wore precious stones around her neck. This was at the time of Menéndez de Avilés's visit in 1566. The chief's wife wore gold beads around her neck. This was at the time of Menéndez de Avilés's visit in 1566.