Nicole Richie courts controversy as she shares snapshot clad in a feather headband in front of teepee

PUBLISHED: 23:49 EST, 8 June 2013 | UPDATED: 23:52 EST, 8 June 2013

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She is no stranger to controversy and Nicole Richie is facing new criticism for a photo shared on her Instagram page.

Nicole posted an Instagram snap of herself on Saturday wearing a feather headband in front of teepee there were bound to be offended fans.

'Another Saturday Night,' the 31-year-old reality star wrote to her 1million Instagram followers.

'Another Saturday Night': Nicole Richie posted an Instagram snap of herself Saturday wearing a feather headband in front of teepee alongside a gal pal for some sort of 'pow wow'

In the outdoor 'pow-wow' shot, Nicole and her blonde gal pal stick their tongues out while wearing identical headbands.

The photo was met by criticism from some fans of the star, who lambasted her decision to post it and branded it insensitive.

Back in 2010, Nicole posted a similar black-and-white shot of herself working on a laptop while wearing a feathered war bonnet.

Not the first time: Back in 2010, Nicole posted a similar black-and-white shot of herself working on a laptop while wearing a feathered war bonnet

Last year, Native American organisations like Native Appropriations and For Accurate Indigenous Representation Media (F.A.I.R.) successfully took action against Victoria's Secret and the band No Doubt.

The lingerie brand apologised and removed an offending ensemble donned by Midwestern model Karlie Kloss from its 17th annual fashion show broadcast.

Not cool: Last year, ska-pop band No Doubt were forced to pull their 'Cowboys and Indians'-themed music video for Looking Hot within a day of broadcast

Insensitive: No Doubt's Interscope label-mate Lana del Rey also frivolously donned a Native American headdress for her bizarre music video for Ride

Yikes: Victoria's Secret apologised and removed an offending ensemble donned by Midwestern model Karlie Kloss from its 17th annual fashion show broadcast

Their fashion fetishizing of the Native community's clothing and customs came just six days after the ska-pop band pulled their 'Cowboys and Indians'-themed music video for Looking Hot within a day of broadcast.

The racially-insensitive video featured Gwen Stefani dressed in a traditional headdress, tied up by two men and writhing against a wall, communing with a wolf, and taking part in native rituals like smoke signalling amidst tomahawks and teepees.

Sexual assault rates against Native American women are reportedly higher than most other ethnic groups, and No Doubt immediately apologised for romanticising the much-beleaguered community.

Fierce as always: The Fashion Star mentor dazzled in a side-boob-baring lamé gold column gown at the 2013 CFDA Awards on Monday night

No Doubt's Interscope label-mate Lana del Rey also frivolously donned a Native American headdress for her bizarre music video for Ride.

The Native American community also successfully fought Urban Outfitters and The Gap for commercially carrying insensitive clothing baring their traditional prints and patterns.

Not seen Saturday was Richie's husband, Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden, and their two children - five-year-old Harlow and three-year-old Sparrow.

Mother-of-two: Not seen Saturday was Richie's husband, Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden, and their two children - five-year-old Harlow and three-year-old Sparrow

The 34-year-old rocker has been in Australia serving as a mentor on The Voice, which wraps its second season on June 17.

The former Simple Life star has been busy promoting her new AOL reality series Candidly Nicole where she recently got a drag lesson from RuPaul.

Last Monday, the Fashion Star mentor dazzled in a side-boob-baring lamé gold column gown at the 2013 CFDA Awards.

'No T, no shade': The former Simple Life star has been busy promoting her new AOL reality series Candidly Nicole where she recently got a drag lesson from RuPaul

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that´s just hysterical...

- iza , somewhere, France, 09/6/2013 20:42

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Jeez i feel slightly sorry for anyone in the public eye! Do that have to think about everything they wear in fear of offending. She probably didnt even know what it was she was wearing! just 2 girls messing around taking photos.

- jools , Orlando USA, 09/6/2013 20:26

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Being African I can completely understand & sympathise with Native Americans. I'm not AT ALL trying to be racist BUT white people can't understand how even the most subtle things can be VERY RACIST. Europeans & Americans are always "borrowing" aspects of people's cultures & adopting "trends". This can be very demeaning.THAT IS SOMEONE'S CULTURE!! And they value it. For example; the Native American war bonnet; do people even realise that, the war bonnet is something you EARN in Native American culture. To someone who's foreign it just seems like a bunch of feathers BUT it holds a lot of prestige for them. Also it's technically ONLY SUPPOSED BE WORN BY MEN. I bet no one knew that because EVERYONE IS IGNORANT AND RACIST!!!!

- Lera , Johannesburg, South Africa, 09/6/2013 20:19

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So tired of the PC brigade dictating everybody else's lives.

- Dani948 , Somewhere over the Rainbow, 09/6/2013 20:04

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Oh yeah Nicole Richie - WIG WAM BAM!!!!

- sucklord , Tijiuana, Mexico, 09/6/2013 19:58

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The issue with women wearing a war bonnet is that it is the religious equivalent of a woman parading around in the Pope's hat. Only men wear the war bonnet. Yes, most people will roll their eyes but it is disrespectful to people practicing that religion and way of life. People would be horrified if a woman paraded around in a bikina while wearing a shtreimel and prayer shawl.

- bangotango , Baton Rouge, 09/6/2013 19:55

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I think it is harmless and cute. How on earth can this be offensive. I used to dress up like this all the time in the 70's when I was a kid..

- Susie , Florida, 09/6/2013 19:54

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Dear Lord can we not look at something and smile or admire something with the POLITICALLY CORRECT correct police getting their panties in a knot! For the love of peter, remove that stick up your butt and move on!

- missRightproper , USA, 09/6/2013 19:48

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What is the problem? She got Native-American blood, for she is the granddaughter of the great Latin-American musician Pete Escovedo. Her aunt is the famous singer Sheila E, Pete's daughter. She was adopted by Lionel Richie.

- RalphSmith , San Francisco - United States, United States, 09/6/2013 19:21

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That's not offensive!!! People's skins are way too thin! Get over it!!!

- Jeff , Pueblo USA, 09/6/2013 19:10

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