After the close of the Plains Indians Wars, tribal regulations concerning the right to wear warbonnets were relaxed. No longer did a man wear a feather headdress only because of his many brave deeds in battle. Elaborate bonnets assumed new generalized roles and were frequently worn at community events as badges of honor and recognition.

Tanned hide, adult Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) feather, Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) feather, Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) feather, glass, horse (Equus caballus) hair, sinew, sealing wax, commercial wool stroud, commercial cotton, commercial dye; L 235.0 x W 85.0 cm; 35153-16 & 18, gift of Albert Miller