Beaded fringe over the eyes.

WhoMe · 05-13-2004, 01:40 PM

In many historical photographs and even today, beadwork fringe has and is seen hanging below the headband covering the eyes of grass dancers.

Does this have any specific tribal symbolism or significance? Or can anybody wear it?

**Azhe'ni** · 05-13-2004, 04:37 PM

I don't know but I think almost all grass dancers look good. Hubba hubba :Naughty :49: LOL All you guys go on with your bad self! LOL

WhoMe · 05-13-2004, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by potawatomi_azhe'ni

I don't know but I think almost all grass dancers look good. Hubba hubba :Naughty :49: LOL All you guys go on with your bad self! LOL

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pot_az:

Especially when they are checkin' YOU out . . . and you can't see their eyes, ennit? :Crazy

**WocusWoman** · 05-13-2004, 08:41 PM

Especially when they are checkin' YOU out . . . and you can't see their eyes, ennit? :Crazy[/quote]

Ayes, I lie! Haven't seen or heard the word ennit since I grew up in Oregon; brings back memories:) I'm giving you some good rep..

the-grass-punk · 05-17-2004, 04:54 AM

i think anyone can wear it once i borrowed my friends headband and he had fringe and i was dancin and it nailed me right in the eye

**Azhe'ni** · 05-17-2004, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WhoMe

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pot_az:

Especially when they are checkin' YOU out . . . and you can't see their eyes, ennit? :Crazy

Don't no.....I don't pay that hard of attention to see if their looking back, I don't sit there and stare I just look. LOL

cree_raven_redsky · 05-18-2004, 06:16 PM

It is said by one great chieftan to another lol that they use the beaded fring so they cannot be recognized just like how the F.B.I. where glasses lol :P Naw im juss kidding It looks snazzy to have the fringe in the Eye Ball and everything lol

05-13-2004, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,560	Beaded fringe over the eyes. In many historical photographs and even today, beadwork fringe has and is seen hanging below the headband covering the eyes of grass dancers. Does this have any specific tribal symbolism or significance? Or can anybody wear it?

05-17-2004, 04:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
the-grass-punk Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cedar city,UT Posts: 83	i think anyone can wear it once i borrowed my friends headband and he had fringe and i was dancin and it nailed me right in the eye __________________ say this out loud 5 times fast(I AM SOFA KING WE TODD ED) laughter is the most powerful thing in the world

05-18-2004, 06:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
cree_raven_redsky Day Dreamer all the Way Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 83	It is said by one great chieftan to another lol that they use the beaded fring so they cannot be recognized just like how the F.B.I. where glasses lol :P Naw im juss kidding It looks snazzy to have the fringe in the Eye Ball and everything lol __________________

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05-13-2004, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Azhe'ni Shuut uup..are ya serious Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,338	I don't know but I think almost all grass dancers look good. Hubba hubba :Naughty :49: LOL All you guys go on with your bad self! LOL

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WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,737	Especially when they are checkin' YOU out . . . and you can't see their eyes, ennit? :Crazy[/quote] Ayes, I lie! Haven't seen or heard the word ennit since I grew up in Oregon; brings back memories:) I'm giving you some good rep..

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