Fears Nothing, 20 x 30, oil on linen This Plains Indian wears eagle feathers in his hair. Why do American Indians wear eagle feathers? The eagle flies high and is thought to be a messenger from the heavens or a link between the spirit world and man.The feathers are given to tribal members when certain deeds, such as bravery, are preformed See more of my Western Art and American Indian paintings on My Blog http://khendersonart2.blogspot.com