The Governor's Collection of Contemporary Native American Crafts

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Eagle feathers are extremely prized by Native People's. They are most often given as gifts, and when received, it represents the highest respect, honor and love bestowed upon you by the giver. It then bestows good thoughts, and good health to the holder of the eagle feather. Because of the sacredness of the eagle feather, Native People's are allowed by law to keep and maintain them. Larry's Feather Box was created to hold a single feather signifying that the feather was received for a very special purpose.

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