Painted cervidae skin, 17th century, Illinois, United States.When this cape is worn in a non traditi
Painted cervidae skin, 17th century, Illinois, United States.When this cape is worn in a non traditional way - when the collar of the skin is right of the wearer’s head - the geometrical form of a powerful flying creature can be seen. Eagles, hawks and the spiritual creature “Thunderbird” are very important for Native American cultures. This cape could also be some kind of ritual shroud.Photo by quaibranly.fr -- source link
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