It reveals a fascination with the world of birds and a concern for appearances.
A person who wears bird feathers is believed to take on the qualities of birds. The bright-colored macaw feathers on this apron remind us that macaw parrots form lasting couples that take good care of their young, which makes them model parents. The white and black eagle feathers are there to remind us that eagles have no qualms about attacking other creatures to defend their families.
Wearing this kind of ornament was a way of showing others what kind of man you were.