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The feathers of Eagles are sacred to Native Americans. They are Creators gift to those with honor. They are used for prayer and given during sacred ceremonies to those who have earned them. Since the eagle is a protected bird in the US, Enrolled Native Americans must get on a waiting list to receive them from the US Game and Wildlife. Native Americans are the only US citizens who are allowed to be in possession of the feathers.
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∙ 14y agoThat would be totally dependent upon the tribe. For instance, to a northeastern Indian, it would most likely be a pretty decoration or a pretty gift to give a child who did something well. No real significance To a plains tribe it would normally be given for each time a warrior counted coup or was particularly brave in battle. Women, most likely never wore them. Some they were for a special rite of passage. To other tribes, they were just pretty things that fell off birds.
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∙ 13y agoFeathers symbolize a spiritual aspect to most American Indians. Among Woodlands
tribes, an eagle feather is earned and given for special occurances in one's life.
The eagle is the intermediary for us here on earth to the creator above. Our prayers
waft to heaven from earth like feathers. Feathers are also used as fans in Powwow
dancing--men's & women's have different shapes/designs. Feathers are sacred to
many and to see them wrought into hand made silver jewelry is not uncommon.
Feathers designs are woven into beadwork as well, but usually by members of the
Native American Church only.
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∙ 14y agoit doesn't mrean anything it was a way to block the sun
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∙ 14y agoa great hunter
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What does a black feather represent for Lumbee Indians?
Crow
What The kachina dolls produced by the Native Americans of the Southwest were intended to represent?
Kachina dolls are representative of different things for different tribes. However, often they are seen to represent supernatural spirits.
Who United Native Americans?
the native americans
What did pascagoula native Americans eat?
what did native americans eat
What beast of burden are native to the native Americans?
The beast of burden to Native Americans were dogs.
Why did native Americans use feather hats?
to dance
Who was the first woman to wear a feather?
native Americans
What is a porcupine roach?
A porcupine roach is a type of head dress that Native Americans wear. Usually with an eagle feather or feathers.
What tribe made the dreamcatcher?
Dream catchers are generally associated with Native Americans, and more specifically with the Plains Nations. Whether or not the popularized dream catchers accurately represent real native customs is debatable.
How does Fray Escobar treat the Indians?
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What does the feather on the Jacob Black bracelet?
The feather is for his Native American heritage.
What were Native Americans?
native americans were americans that were native
The kachina dolls produced by the native Americans of the southwest were intended to represent?
Spirits
What is the word for feather in any Native American language?
Shawnee: meekonobAbenaki: miguenMaliseet: wiphunMohegan: miqunOjibwa: binesiwgwan, giniw-miigwan [eagle feather]Hidatsa: hi or tsakakahi [literally "bird-feather"]Cheyenne: mee'ne or meeno [feather from wings], voto [feather from tail]Aztec [Nahuatl]: ihhuitl or totoihhuitlCherokee: ugidaliHopi: homasaShoshone: binoopeYaqui: boaCahuilla: wipill
What did the battle of wounded knee represent?
Native Americans fed up with being mistreated and having their territory taken away.
What does a black feather represent for Lumbee Indians?
Crow
What The kachina dolls produced by the Native Americans of the Southwest were intended to represent?
Kachina dolls are representative of different things for different tribes. However, often they are seen to represent supernatural spirits.
