Lakota
Oglala Sioux


Warshield
Shieldnr. 1
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 black lines across the shield represents the separation of heaven and earth.
The central red spot represents the earth and the blood of the people.
The red lightning lines show the power which was granted to the owner of the shield.

The owner of the shield:
Unknown

Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Imitation humanhair
Imitation eagle feathers


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