When it comes to Native Americans, the image
of the eagle feather headdress is perhaps the
most vivid impression that comes to mind. The
first time I saw an eagle feather headdress was
at the flea market in St. Ouen, Paris. As a hat
collector for over ten years, coming across a
unique hat was an extremely exciting moment
for me. Those who are able to deal in antiques
are mostly knowledgeable and understand the
psychology of collectors. Although I liked it a
lot, I didn't immediately make a purchase. After
circling around a few times, I eventually decid-
ed to bring it home.
The eagle feather headdress is a major charac- teristic of Native American attire. Native Ameri- cans consider feathers as symbols of bravery and honor. Sometimes modern people joke that the eagle feather headdress is used as a "performance assessment" for Native American men, which sounds quite interesting.
