The Meaning Of Feathers

The Native Americans were highly religious and spiritual people and saw a meaning in every little thing.

Considering their beliefs were based on Aninism, they thought that every natural thing in the universe has a spirit and a soul. They believed that everything is alive and therefore processes inherent power and wisdom.

Brave warriors could gain feathers when they were successful in a battle. A close relative or comrade kept those feathers for the warrior to later create a beautiful Indian headdress.

Indigenous Indians believed that when a feather fell to earth, it still had the energy of its former attachment and always appeared for a reason.

The meaning of birds and their feathers played important roles, as Native Americans believed that the feathers could empower a person with the supernatural powers and characteristics of the bird.

For this reason, feathers were the most important part of a Native American war bonnet. Usually Indian chiefs wore the most beautiful Indian headdresses, as they were considered to be the bravest in battles and also smart enough to conquer their enemies. Because of their wins in wars, they earned many feathers, giving them the biggest and most impressive Indian headdresses of their tribe.

Photographer: Ahsheuqe
Our beautiful model wears our Black-dotted white Indian chief headdress.