Quill Feathers

what does the bead at the tip and on the quill of an eagle feather mean in american indian culture? ?

do different coloured beads mean different things?

there are over 500 different nations/tribes and it could have different meanings depending on the nation or it could be personal meaning for whoever it belongs to. colors do have meanings again depending on tribes. most deal with directions or elements.

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