What was the name of the animal head the Native Americans warrior's wore?

What was the head wear the Native American warrior's wore?

What was the name of the animal head the Native Americans warrior's wore?
Some wore buffalo; others wore wolf, coyote, fox or otter. Many work headdresses made of eagle feathers. Depends on the tribe; the person's clan, etc. A famous picture taken by Edward S. Curtis, depicted a warrior from wearing a buffalo headdress. This link should take you to that picture. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:it was called a totem -witch depends on the Indian them self they could be what ever animal they chose to be from a bird to a cat to an eagel to a wild dog i forget what you call them -depends on the totem they choose
Reply:which tribe?
Reply:Native American Indian Feather Headdress





The Golden Eagle feather was a prized mark of a honored warrior in many Native American cultures. This was not a decoration that could be bought. It was earned through hardship, loyalty and strength. To the Native Americans, the eagle was a messenger from God, and was often called the "thunderbird". The ultimate aim for most Indian boys was to prove himself brave enough and worthy enough to earn the right to wear an Eagle feather in his hair. This prized badge of honor was treasured and the feather would be cared for with as much attention as a a prized family heirloom.





In some tribes, earning a feather was a necessary act before the man could then take part in tribal councils or marry and have children. Even if a man participated in a heroic act to save his tribesmates, the feather was not just handed to him. If the act was determined to be significant enough, he first had to prepare himself for the honor of receiving the feather. This could involve several days of fasting and meditation before the actual feather acquisition.





Native Americans were extremely in tune with nature and would never waste any aspect of it. The warrior would explore his lands until he found a suitable nest with an adult eagle in it. He would then trap the eagle without harming it, and remove a single feather. He would then release the eagle back into the wild, thanking it for the gift.


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