The short, black feathers with which his back and ... They all subserve material needs. But the ostrich furnishes plumes which are probably the most perfect decorative items in Nature’s ...

The male’s black-and-white plumage can seem more constrained ... by the Titanic wasn’t diamonds or gold but 12 cases of ostrich plumes valued at $2.3 million in today’s money.

The fortunate lady whose new Fall hat dazzles the eye with its rich mass of nodding ostrich plumes probably has little or no idea of the laborlous process by which her much prized plumes are ...

Restaurants serve ostrich steak. Store windows display ... After being sterilised and sorted, the black and white plumes of the wings -- the most prized ones -- are sold via haute couture houses ...

Restaurants serve ostrich steak. Store windows display ... After being sterilised and sorted, the black and white plumes of the wings, the most prized ones, are sold via haute couture houses ...

Restaurants serve ostrich steak. Store windows display ... After being sterilised and sorted, the black and white plumes of the wings, the most prized ones, are sold at haute couture houses ...

The global spotlight was cast on South African ostrich farms when singer Lady Gaga performed at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games adorned in pink ostrich plumes and a black ostrich feather ...