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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.
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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