meximelt60

A new question to ponder, is it appropriate to make flat fans out of Macaw feathers? Since the Native American Church uses them for spiritual reasons.

I am not recognized and I have been told by some dancers that it's a better alternative to eagle.

WhoMe

Mex,

I'm not NAC either. I have been to a few meetings but I don't consider myself a member.

The next fan I make is going to be macaw.

Awhile back there used to be a lot of anhinga (waterbird) and scissortail fans in the southern dance arenas. Nowadays, everyone prefers eagle feathers.

*L There was a time - not too long ago - when "most" traditional women or children DID NOT carry eagle feather fans.


Hmmmmmm?

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spottedeagle

I would assume since you posted in this forum you are a lady dancing cloth....if that is the case, I would say the answer to your question is yes it is appropriate. I have made macaw fans for ladies who dance in every catagory besides fancy shawl. I have also made fans for men who straight dance and gourd dance.

I'm still waiting to see a contemp tradish man carrying a macaw fan. Has anyone already seen someone doing it??

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Osage_jingle

yay its okay umm im havein an ex of mine make me a blue macaw flat fan well thats if he agrees to it...i may have to find someone who will do featherwork fer me. ladies out OK many of thenm have macaw fans and it looks wonderfull...my featherz are being earned so to speak becasue getin mine from lady who breeds them and doin yard work for exchaange...but good question though

WhoMe

Osage,

My backyard looks like a page in Jungle Book.

Wanna' earn somemore blue macaws?

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Osage_jingle

well ya knew what i meant by that*lol* not in the same meanin as earnin eagle feathers*lol*

Osage_jingle

well at least ya have a backyard...the only thing i see is city and back of my apartment*lmao*

Traditonal Lady

I am a Golden Age women's traditional dancer and I have a macaw fan. I love it!! The bright colors match my regalia.

Daryl, I have seen your bead work and it is beautiful. My daughter Maya dances with one of your fans when she dances traditional. She is usually a old style jingle dancer.

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