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We (Native Americans) wore them for different reasons and it also varied on the tribe. A main reason for a Plains Native to wear one is that they earned or were awarded one for acts of bravery on a hunt or during a skirmish. Also different types, designs and alterations of feathers meant different things. For example in my tribe a black and white feather with a slit between the top and bottom meant you killed an enemy and took his scalp.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe plains Indians typically used the feather to shade the eyes from the sun especially before taking a shot. They also fabricated headdresses with feathers to denote rank in ceremonies.
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∙ 11y agoIt showed a distinction between the clans and tribes, but was for the purpose of decoration.
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∙ 12y agoFor ceremonies and decoration.sometimes it was to see the diversity of what tribe they were in
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Beads and feathers and also animal skin.Your question needs more information.
Did the Indians wear?
Beads and feathers and also animal skin.Your question needs more information.
Do chickasaw Indians have traditions?
the chickasaw indians would wear a thing called a hair roach on special occasions, it was made out of porcupine hair, not the quills.
