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Alone and working under a dim light,
a Plains warrior prepares his headdress, which is more than an
ornament, but has special meaning and significance. The bonnet
was earned through brave deeds or in battle, and the feathers
stood for the deeds themselves. The bonnet was also the mark
of highest respect, because it could not be worn without the
consent of the leaders of the tribe. "Red Feathers"
were sacred and indicated something about the warrior's accomplishments
in war. |