Indian Head Dress
An Indian head dress has an important significance in the Native American culture. A head dress signifies magical and spiritual powers that are believed to protect warriors during times of battle. Only worn by the highest authority for earned bravery, respect, and deeds, each feather may be adorned with paint or other items of sacred meaning to identify a special deed. An Indian head dress honors deeds and rites of passage, and has long been a tradition among the the Native American cultures.
The eagle feather Indian head dress is the most popular and recognized by the general public, recognized as a symbol of leadership. An Indian head dress varies in style, depending on the tribe and indigenous nation, traditions, and beliefs. Some tribes award the first feather as a symbol of adulthood and member of the tribe. The award takes preparation, like an initiation, and requires fasting, and meditation for several days. After a warrior has collected several feathers, a head dress is prepared for him by his closest friends.
A golden eagle feather is the highest award. This feather is earned through loyalty, hardship, and strength. An eagle symbolizes a messenger from God, therefore, it is an honor to be able to earn this feather.
Common used feathers on the construction of an Indian head dress include crow, hawk, and eagle feathers. Each feather has a special meaning and the more feathers on an Indian head dress the braver the warrior was considered.
All Indian head dresses vary in design and construction, but they are all truly works of art. Their distinct shape, colors, and composition, could usually identify the tribe it belonged to. An Indian head dress of eagle feathers, was believed to attract wisdom for the wearer.
The eagle feather Indian head dress is the most popular and recognized by the general public, recognized as a symbol of leadership. An Indian head dress varies in style, depending on the tribe and indigenous nation, traditions, and beliefs. Some tribes award the first feather as a symbol of adulthood and member of the tribe. The award takes preparation, like an initiation, and requires fasting, and meditation for several days. After a warrior has collected several feathers, a head dress is prepared for him by his closest friends.
A golden eagle feather is the highest award. This feather is earned through loyalty, hardship, and strength. An eagle symbolizes a messenger from God, therefore, it is an honor to be able to earn this feather.
Common used feathers on the construction of an Indian head dress include crow, hawk, and eagle feathers. Each feather has a special meaning and the more feathers on an Indian head dress the braver the warrior was considered.
All Indian head dresses vary in design and construction, but they are all truly works of art. Their distinct shape, colors, and composition, could usually identify the tribe it belonged to. An Indian head dress of eagle feathers, was believed to attract wisdom for the wearer.