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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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19th C. Plains Native American Roach Headdress, Deer & Porcupine Hair
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
of traditional Native American ceremonial regalia. Handcrafted by Plains artisans, the headdress is
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Fur

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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Hide, Beads, Feathers

20th C. Native American Plains Roach Headdress, Traditional Regalia
Located in Denver, CO
A striking 20th-century Native American Plains Indian roach headdress, also known as a hair
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Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects

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Fur

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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Hide, Beads, Feathers

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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Hide, Beads, Feathers

Split Horn Headdress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Heavily adorned split horn headdress with ermine drops, silk ribbons, hawk bells, stroud covered
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Fur

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