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Article: Elements of regalia revealed.(Brief article)
- Article from:
- Wind Speaker
- Article date:
- June 1, 2006
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Wing fans are carried by both men and women, traditional, grass or jingle dress dancers. They are typically made from the feathers of a goose and often with feathers all from the same wing. The longest is laid first and then the next longest over top, and so on. Some dancers decorate with beading at the handle.
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Round sleigh bells are popular with men's traditional dancers. Casted brass was the preference of old, but nickel-plated bells are now most affordable. The bells are laced onto strap leather.
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