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The war bonnet was made by the Blood Tribe in Alberta and was a sacred object and symbol of prestige.This war bonnet was used by a chief of the Blood Tribe on the plains of Canada. In 1936 it was presented to John Buchan who was Governor-General and author. Chief of the Blood Tribe at this time was Shot-Both-Sides and the bonnet belonged to him. The bonnet is constructed of trade materials - pony beads, felt, red wool stroud and patterned damask - and animal products - immature eagle feathers, ermine skin and leather. Most of the trade material originated from Europe; the red Wool stroud from Stroud in Gloucester and the pony beads from Venice, for example. The pony beads colour and design is typical of the Blackfoot Nation to which the Blood Tribe belongs. The Blackfoot were leaders of the geometric design and favoured yellow, blue, red and white beads. The bonnet is a sacred and honorific object, symbolising a warrior's military prowess or they represented honours gained by the tribe.

The war bonnet was made by the Blood Tribe in Alberta and was a sacred object and symbol of prestige.