What is the status of an Indian with feathers on his head?

Indians have eagle feathers on their heads. Besides dressing themselves up, more importantly, they believe that they can use these feathers and attach themselves with the bird's keen vision, strength and intelligence.

Every feather represents some kind of divine power. In the past, these feathers were used to pray on every sacrifice day. They represent the Indian idea of flying freely like birds.

This one worn by Indians is called eagle feather crest. Every feather on the eagle's crest is made of the fiercest eagle among birds and the long feathers on the carved tail. This kind of feather is of high value. In primitive times, tools were backward, so it was not easy to get this feather. Later, tools developed, but these birds became less and less, and feathers became precious. It usually takes many years to make a perfect eagle feather crown.

Soldiers wear eagle feathers because it represents some kind of meritorious service, and people without meritorious service are not qualified to wear this kind of eagle feathers. Every feather in the crown is consistent with his own definite record, so the more feathers in the crown, the greater his contribution and the more respected he is. Of course, the feathers in this crown can't be all eagle feathers, and sometimes eagle feathers can't be found. Indians also use the long tail feathers of ducks and turkeys instead, but the meaning it represents remains the same. Indians regard feathers as a symbol of courage and honor and often wear hats to show off to others.

Having bird feathers symbolizes courage, beauty and wealth. In addition, according to the color and wearing way, bird feathers also symbolize different social status and emotional state. For example, in Kahinahua tribe, men will wear bird feathers in front of the women they love to express their eager feelings and effectively prevent each other's hostility. The Kuroha of the vulture reminds people of power and death, while the red feathers of the South American parrot express goodwill, ability and wealth. If all local residents are qualified to wear red feathers, then Kuroha will show its dignity.