The material type may be plastic instead of silver. The Native American Church is Indian Christianity. The cross on the chest of the bird represents a fusion of Native and Christian practice.

Tags: waterbird, Native American Church, earrings
People: Native American Church
Places: Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: personal adornment, ceremonial use

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology