Description
In the past, an ermine skin was equal to an eagle feather when given in recognition of a brave deed - an ermine skin headdress in the Northern Plains was equal to a feather headdress.
Native American artist Jim Little Wounded of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe features split buffalo horns on the headpiece (symbolic of authority) and an aged beaded brow band accented by bells and colored ribbons.
Hanging from the back of the head piece is a single trailer of imitation golden eagle feathers with depictions of the Bear spirit and enemies of the warrior.
This rarely made headdress will make a fine addition to any Northern Plains Indian artwork collection.