Guessing game - Native American traditions and customs

[peacetraveler22]

What is this man holding? And who knows the significance of the object? The correct answer will receive a prize, and I will disclose the answer next week. The winners of the last contest still have not sent me their contact information - caramba_hola ipgiss_07. Please send me your mailing addresses so I can send you the deck of cards and other prize via post. The first person to answer my questions correctly wins this game. The comments are once again seen only be me, so as to not spoil the mystery if someone quickly guesses the name and significance of the object. Good luck!