war bonnets
Plains chiefs' headgear
War bonnets are feathered headdresses worn by certain Native American peoples, particularly Plains tribes, as marks of honor and leadership.
The long trailing bonnets with eagle feathers are iconic images of Native American culture, though historically they were ceremonial items earned through acts of bravery or service, not everyday wear.
The chief appeared in full war bonnet.
- headdressesOrnamental coverings for heads
- eagle feathersLarge bird's flight covering
- eaglesLarge predatory birds
- plumesShowy feathers or rising columns
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
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