Quote Originally Posted by Vantilles View Post
Well, there are many different tribes with different beliefs. I couldn't go on telling you about how -every- tribe or peoples consider it. For example, my family's heritage is Potawatomi and were forced to mix with the Ojibwa following the Trail of Death. Specifically, the Ojibwa often find the war bonnet - and the use of eagle feathers to mark the above, as well as the belief that the eagle as an animal, the eagle is a highly spiritual creature in regards to the creator. The eagle acts as an intermediary between the creator. As a symbol it means wisdom and courage.
Not trying to prove a point, genuinely curious. I thought those style of headdresses were more great plains style. You obviously would probably know better.