Retrieving
an eagle feather
dropped during a Pow wow
is a serious matter. The ceremony
is overseen by an elder, and may be
performed by respected spiritual leaders
and/or warriors (veterans). All
spectators should rise and
remove hats or caps. No
camera may be used
at this time.
Eagle Whistle
When a dancer approaches a
drum and blows an eagle
bone whistle, the drum group
responds by singing an appropriate
song. The whistle is blown four
times to honor the drums,
the dancers and the spirits
of the eagle. Four verses
are sung, one for each
time the whistle is
blown.