About The Feathers
The Holy Grail of feathers for the serious Native American re-enactor or authentic artefact construction. The spiritual connections and beliefs associated with the Eagle Feathers are very profound and for your interest a detailed article about Feather associations is shown at the bottom of this page.
The feathers featured here are all from birds bred in captivity and all carry individual Cites Licences issued by the Wildlife and Registration Service. Each feather comes with the Cites issued licence. (Valid for UK only)
The feathers are from working birds and as such can carry marks and scuffs. They are accepted by many as part of the spirit of the bird. However, any imperfections are detailed & purchasers are deemed to have read and understood the descriptions before purchase. If you would like to confirm any imperections before dispatch please contact us on 01407720455 with any questions you may have. .
INFORMATION FOR OUR AMERICAN CUSTOMERS
Before ordering feathers please check with the appropriate authority in your area with regards your entitlement to own Eagle feathers. Strict regulations are in force in the USA regarding this subject which carry heavy fines and even imprisonment without the appropriate paperwork.
To safeguard you, when ordering please include proof of entitlement. This will then be included with your order for the benefit of the appropriate import authority. Orders cannot be shipped without this information. False declarations will possibly result in confiscation and definite loss of payment.
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To be given an Eagle feather is the highest honor that can be awarded within indigenous cultures.
Both Bald and Golden Eagles (and their feathers) are highly revered and considered sacred within Native American traditions, culture and religion. They are honored with great care and shown the deepest respect. They represent honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power and freedom. As they roam the sky, they are believed to have a special connection to the Creator. According to traditional Native American beliefs, the Creator made all the birds of the sky when the World was new. Of all the birds, the Creator chose the Eagle to be the leader... the Master of the Sky.
The Eagle flies higher and sees better than any other bird. Therefore, its perspective is different from other creations that are held close to the Earth, and it is closer to the Creator. The Creator also has a different perspective of what occurs below in this world of physical things in which humankind resides. The Eagle spends more time in the higher element of Father Sky than other birds, and Father Sky is an element of the Spirit. The Eagle is considered to be a messenger to the Creator. It was given the honor of carrying the prayers of man between the World of Earth and the World of Spirit, where the Creator and grandfathers reside. To wear or hold an Eagle feather causes the Creator to take immediate notice. With the Eagle feather, the Creator is honored in the highest way.
The wings of an Eagle represent the balance needed between male and female, each one dependent upon the strengths and abilities of the other.
When one receives an Eagle feather, that person is being acknowledged with gratitude, love and ultimate respect. The holder of the feather must ensure that anything that changes one’s state of mind (alcohol and drugs) must never come in contact with a sacred Eagle feather.
The keeper of an Eagle feather makes a little home where the feather will be kept safely and protected. It should be hung up within one’s home, not placed in drawers or cupboards. Eagle feathers are never to be abused, shown disrespect, dropped or contaminated. Only real true human Men and Women carry the Eagle feather. Many dancers use Eagle feathers as part of their dance regalia. The Creek and Cherokee have an Eagle Dance. If for any reason an eagle feather is dropped, it needs to be cleansed. The arena director’s job is to guard the Eagle feather and not leave the spot it is in until the proper cleansing ceremony is performed.
Eagle feathers were awarded to Native American Braves, warriors and Chieftains for extreme acts of valor and bravery. These feathers were difficult to come by, and were earned one at a time. Regardless of where or how a Brave accumulated Eagle feathers, he was not allowed, according to Tribal Law, to wear them until he won them by a brave deed. He had to appear before the Tribal Council and tell or reenact his exploit. Witnesses were examined and, if in the eyes of the council, the deed was thought worthy, the Brave was then allowed to wear the feathers in his hair or Headdress or War Bonnet.
A Native American would rather part with his horse or tepee, than to lose his Eagle feathers. To do so would be dishonor in the eyes of his Tribe. Many of the old Native American Chiefs had won enough honors to wear a double-trailed bonnet that dragged the ground. Only the great and important men of the Tribes had the right to wear the double-trailed War Bonnets.
During the “Four Sacred Rituals”, Native Americans wear or hold Eagle feathers. The “Flag Song” has its earliest origins during the period when some Native Nations would honor the Eagle feather staffs of leaders from different other bands of Native American Nations.
The Native American holds the Eagle in the highest regard, and has a true "heart and soul desire" to keep it flying healthy and free for many generations to come.
“Prophesy says that it is time to share some of the sacred traditions of our culture. The four colors of man will be coming together to unite and heal. Creator has given different gifts and responsibilities to each of the four colors. Ours is to help preserve Earth for all the children. Time is running out. It’s time to act |
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