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What does the Native American headdress symbolize?

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What does the Native American headdress symbolize?
What a Native American headdress represents depends on what tribe produced it. In general, headdresses may symbolize a person's status within the tribe or serve as a sign of bravery during battle. You'll find a selection of Native American headdresses on 1stDibs.
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Roach Headdress, Antique Native American, Plains Indian, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique 19th century Native American (Plains Indian) roach headdress made with dyed deer hair and
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Roach Headdress, Antique Native American, Plains Indian, 19th Century

Roach Headdress, Antique Native American, Plains Indian, 19th Century

19th Century Sioux Split Horn Headdress
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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19th Century Sioux Split Horn Headdress

19th Century Sioux Split Horn Headdress

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork.  
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

Native American Roach, Plains, 20th Century
Located in Denver, CO
A plains Indian roach “Headdress or Hair Ornament”. Custom display stand is included. Dimensions
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Fur

Native American Roach, Plains, 20th Century

Native American Roach, Plains, 20th Century

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork.  
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop

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