What kinds of feathers do Indians wear?

Answer 1

One kind of feather that Indians wear is a black and white feather with a stripe in the middle.

^^^ that is not always true. It depends on what tribe it is. Most people assume it is that type of feather, an Eagles feather, because early photographers would pose Native American's with pre-made head dresses. The purpose of a head dress was to signify honor, rank and ultimately to block sun from the Native's face.

Answer 2

the prized eagle feather was a major feather, then hawk,turkey, partridge and quail.

Answer 3

Eagle feathers are earned and worn by Native American Warriors.

Answer 4

The reasons will differ between tribes but sometimes certain feathers were only to be worn by people of high status. The feathers would show their status.

Answer 5

Well the girls wear these things called "chunies" and ther are basically just shawls. The men wear turbans. They wear them to show respect to god.