Black Eagle, the Arapaho war chief, wears a ghost shirt and a horned eagle headdress, which signify his prowess in battle and spiritual strength. Painted for battle, he looks straight ahead without fear. A powerful warrior and a leader of his people. He can be relied upon as a protector of his tribe. His powerful totem animal, the Black Eagle, watches over him from above as he goes forth to conquer all who oppose him.