Portrait photo of Indian producing fire by friction
Summary
Native American making fire by rubbing stick.
Franz Huld, Publisher, N.Y.
No. 113.
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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Date
01/01/1900
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain