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Whirling Hawk, half-length portrait, turned left, wearing a breast plate and warbonnet.

LOT 10136 (location of corresponding print made by the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service in 1964).

Gift, Mina Turner, Käsebier's granddaughter ; 1964.

Title from mount of corresponding print in LOT 10136.

More: War bonnet

Originally they were sometimes worn into battle, but they are now primarily used for ceremonial occasions. In the Native American and First Nations communities that traditionally have these items of regalia, they are seen as items of great spiritual and political importance, only to be worn by those who have earned the right and honour through formal recognition by their people.

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Käsebier, Gertrude, 1852-1934, photographer

War bonnet

Feathered headgear traditionally worn by male leaders of the American Plains Indians Nations who have earned a place of great respect in their tribe.

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