Lakota
Miniconjou Sioux


Medicineshield
Shieldnr. 86
19.2 inch


Owner :

Unknown





The meaning and owner of the shield, see below.

The meaning of the shield:
The shield portrays Chief Hump and the Miniconjou Sioux defeating a traditional enemy, the Crow. In war, Chief Hump carried only a coup stick and a personal medicineshield.
This shield is a classic example of pictographic Lakota art.


The owner and maker:
Unknown

Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide


The original shield


Museum:
Unknown

 


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Chief Hump

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