04 Works, The Art of War, Ana Dias's Native American Women Warriors' Headdress, with footnotes

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Cherokee Ethnic Native Woman Headdress

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The Cherokee, North American Indians of Iroquoian lineage who constituted one of the largest politically integrated tribes at the time of European colonization of the Americas. Their name is derived from a Creek word meaning “people of different speech”; many prefer to be known as Keetoowah or Tsalagi. More on The Cherokee

One of the most recognizable symbols of Native American Indian culture is the traditional Indian headdress, also known as a feathered war bonnet. Although it is easily recognizable, it is important to note that not all Native American tribes created or wore headdresses.

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In many tribes, when members wear the headdress it is believed to bring the warrior both wisdom and powers. In some tribes the headdress is also known to be worn by males, which symbolizes a place of great respect within their tribe.

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Taino Indian Warrior Queen Headdress

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The Taíno were a historic Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. At the time of European contact in the late 15th century, they were the principal inhabitants of most of what is now Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and the northern Lesser Antilles. More on the Tiano

Traditionally, the Indian headdress is composed of a headband made from leather that was draped with tribal specific beading patterns, buffalo fur, and horns. The different design patterns in the headband also distinguish the identity of the tribe from which the individual is associated.

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The headdress also consists of long feathers from an eagle and other birds to represent a courageous act displayed by a warrior, in most cases. The National Fish & Wildlife Service authorized use of eagle feathers for their religious use. More on Native American Indian headdress

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