Cheyenne
Southern Cheyenne


Medicineshield
Shieldnr. 58
19.2 inch


Owner :

Unknown




Made and painted by John Groeneveld ( Non-Native American ).

The meaning and owner of the shield, see below.

The meaning of the shield:
The shield of cotton is painted with a rainbow or sky, a moon, and a sun.
In the center a bear and two dragonflies, images that express the owner's dream obtained in a vision quest.
Nine eagle feathers are sewn to the shield.

The owner of the shield:
Unknown

Used materials:
Willow hoop
Cotton shield
Imitation eagle feathers


The original shield


Museum:
Unknown