Made and painted by John Groeneveld ( Non-Native
American ).
The meaning and owner of the
shield, see below.
|
 |
The meaning of the shield:
The Buffalo is
the chief of all animals, and represents the
earth.
Hunting is a quest, which requires preparatory
prayer and sacrificial purification.
Since the buffalo were vital to the survival of
the Plains Indian tribes, this shield projected
special medicine to assure productive hunts.
The Medicine Wheel, also called " Sacred
Hoop " is a circle that is ceremoniously
divided into sections. Each section is assigned a
particular direction, such as the four directions
( north, south, east and west ), the four colours
of races ( red, black, yellow and white ), the
four directions, or the four stages of life (
spiritual, mental, physical and emotional ).
Different tribes have different colours to
represent the four directions.
The Medicine Wheel on the shield is represented
in the traditional four colours (red, black,
yellow and white).
The Medicine Wheel teaches us that the physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual aspects must be
in balance in order to maintain a healthy mind,
spirit and body.
The NORTH ( white
): from the North we experience
the purity, the direction where the secret to
many cures is found for healing.
The sacred plant being the Sweet Grass, to keep
you free from evil and make your travels safe.
The EAST ( yellow
): from the East, we begin to seek
knowledge, the direction where everything is
fresh and new.
The sacred plant of this direction is tobacco.
The SOUTH ( red
): from the South we experience
growth, the direction where everything in life is
in full bloom.
The sacred plant of this direction is cedar.
The WEST ( black ): from
the West we encounter reflection and spiritual
insight, the direction where dreams and visions
allow you to go within and appreciate yourself
and your Creator.
The sacred plant of this direction is sage.
|
The owner of the shield:
Unknown
|
Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Imitation Eagle Feathers
Fluffs
|
|
Click on image
for larger view
|
Medicine Wheel
|
 |
|
|
