Knife River Earthlodge Virtual Tour

Wing Fan

wing fan with attached mirror and sweetgrass
NPS Photograph


Wing fans, made from a variety of large birds, were used by the males during the warm summers. Frequently, a mirror and a sweetgrass braid were attached. Mirrors were handy for them to check their face paint and hair. The sweetgrass provided a perfume.

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