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Historically, the warrior who was the first to touch an enemy in battle and escape unscathed received an eagle feather. When enough feathers were collected, they might be incorporated into a headdress or some other form of worn regalia. Historically, headdresses were usually reserved exclusively for the tribe's chosen political and spiritual ...
A headdress consisting of a scarf-like single piece of cloth wound around either the head itself or an inner hat. Tyrolean hat: A felt hat with a corded band and feather ornament, originating from the Alps. Umbrella hat: A hat made from an umbrella that straps to the head. Has been made with mosquito netting. Upe
The Chimú produced excellent portrait and decorative works in metal, notably gold but especially silver. The Chimú also are noted for their featherwork, having produced many standards and headdresses made of a variety of tropical feathers which were fashioned into bired and fish designs, both of which were held in high esteem by the Chimú.
The British pattern "stovepipe" shako was a tall, cylindrical type with a brass badge attached to the front. The stovepipe was used by the infantry of the British Army from around 1799, and its use was continued until the end of the Peninsular War, 1814. In the US Army, a lower felt shako superseded the top hat style, bearskin crest surmounted ...
For Indigenous Americans, their symbols, such as the headdress have ceremonial and sacred properties. Inappropriate use of such objects, like the 2014 Next Top Model use of the headdress for non-Native models and its use in Dallas by Chanel for their Métiers d'Art show, were all too frequent occurrences. Though the law made it illegal to sell ...
Images Ji (笄) Hairpins. Single-pronged hairpin. [46] They were often inscribed with auspicious patterns. [47] Adult Neolithic – Qin Zan (簪) Ornamental hairpins. [48] Long, single-pronged hairpin after Qin dynasty. Small ornaments (e.g. flowers) could also be affixed on it [46] [24] Adult Han – Qing Chai (钗) U-shaped or V-shaped ...
Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...
RAF (left) and USAF officer style forage caps.. Forage cap is the designation given to various types of military undress, fatigue or working headwear. These vary widely in form, according to country or period.