I've seen that pic, & others, before. He is honoring all his ancestors, not just the N.A. ones.
Last summer, I came across a small article about a Scottish film company coming to the States to do a film of a tribal chief & his Scottish roots. I wish I could find it again.
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Originally Posted by haukehaien
If he's a Creek, why is he wearing a plains tribe war bonnet?
I was wondering about that myself. Some of his family may be from one or more of the plains tribes.
The plains war bonnet is associated with the native americans the same way kilts are with scotsmen.
I was wondering about that myself. Some of his family may be from one or more of the plains tribes.
The plains war bonnet is associated with the native americans the same way kilts are with scotsmen.
Except I wouldn't expect to see a war bonnet being warn casually. :-)
That is so neat. I'm part Cherokee (but not enough to qualify for Tribal Membership since the intervening ancestors did not themselves apply for membership) and I love that picture!
If he's a Creek, why is he wearing a plains tribe war bonnet?
It spread, just as kilts and tartan spread from highlands to lowlands to become a national dress. It's part of what's called the Pan-Indian Movement which is very visible at powows.
Originally Posted by haukehaien
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