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 Thunderbird was the representation
of Thunder Beings in the sky.
The Thunderbird had the power to cause thunder by
flapping his wings and lightning by blinking his
eyes.
This shield was used in the Thunderbird part of
the Sun Dances.
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The owner of the shield:
Unknown
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Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Hawk bells
Grey eagle feather
Duck feathers
Crow feathers
Imitation eagle feathers
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