Understanding Headdresses And War Bonnets
Headdresses
and war bonnets are likely the most universally recognized symbol
of the American Indian. While not every Native American Nation
wore feathered headdresses, in many of the tribes around the western
plains of America they were commonly used. Hand crafted with tall
feathers and skillfully decorated, this headgear was considered
something of great honor to have one and great power was attributed
to them. Different articles from various scared animals were used
in making them such as fur, hide, leather and feathers. Many Native
Americans believe that the power of these various animals can
be transferred through the great spirit to those who wear this
headgear. There are different kinds of headdresses just like there
are different kinds of pipes and necklaces. Chiefs and high ranking
medicine men of certain tribes were only allowed to wear certain
types as great power and wisdom is assigned to them. Generally
speaking, the long headdress that comes almost to the ground are
the types worn by these leaders. Although we think of Headdresses
today with the long feathers, early tribes in New England, and
many other tribes often wore headdresses made with carved wood
and other articles of importance. Such headdresses were not normally
worn for every day activity but reserved for special occasions
and ceremonies.
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Types
of Headdresses
Trailer War Bonnet: The Trailer War Bonnet is the
long halo front feathered headdress with feathers running
all the way down in the back. Sometimes these were shorter
only going half way down in the back.
Halo War Bonnet: The halo war bonnet is
likely the most well known with feathers fanning out at
an angle to the back.
Straight Feathered War Bonnet: There were
a number of tribes that liked their feathers going straight
up.
Roach
Headdresses: This is a thin strip headdress that
goes over the top of the head much like a Mohawk often made
from porcupine.
Basket Headdress: Rocky Mountain Native
Americans often wore headdresses made from straw baskets.
Buffalo
Horn Headdress: The buffalo horn headdress is a
shaggy head top with horns which was and is still common.
Headbands: Both males and females worse
various types of headbands.
Fur Turbans: Many tribes preferred fur
type turbans which would keep their head warm.
Aztec Fan Feathers: Aztec headgear usually
used one row of feathers that went straight up across the
top of the head.
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