Made and painted by John Groeneveld ( Non-Native
American ).
The meaning and owner of the
shield, see below.
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The meaning of the shield:
The deerskin cover of the shield
is embellished with a striking representation of
a buffalo bull, the owner’s guardian spirit,
which was revealed to him in a vision during a
period of fasting and prayer.
This has been translated into an image that is at
once both powerful and emotionally, immediately
realized through the animal itself, upswept
horns, hoof and, unwavering gaze.
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The owner of the shield:
Unknown
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Used materials :
Willow hoop
Rawhide
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The original shield
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Museum:
The Nelson-Atkins
Museum of Art
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