Kiowa
Kaigwu Kiowa


Medicineshield
Shieldnr. 4
19.2 inch


Owner :
Padohgai or
White faced buffalo bull



Made and painted by John Groeneveld ( Non-Native American ).
The meaning and owner of the shield, see below.
The meaning of the shield:
In preparation
The owner of the shield:
The original shield belonged to Padohgai or White faced buffalo bull, a chief of the Kiowa.
Used materials :
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Hawk bells
White beads
Wool trade cloth
Imitation human hair
Goose feathers black
Imitation eagle feathers