14. American “Native” Dreamcatchers
The dreamcatcher is often marketed as an ancient, pan-Native American tradition, but its familiar modern form is quite new. Originally rooted in Ojibwe legend, dreamcatchers only became widely recognized in the 1960s and 70s, during Pan-Indian cultural revival movements. Brightly colored, oversized, and mass-produced versions are a product of recent commercialization rather than age-old custom. Their current popularity reflects a modern reinterpretation of traditional Native symbolism. Native Hope
