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:
This shield represents the
domestic cow and its magic hoofprints on the
earth. As European colonists first arrived in
Cheyenne country in the 1800's they brought with
them their domestic animals for food. This shield
honors all animals for the food and clothing to
man.
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The owner of the shield:
Unknown
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Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Brass bells
Imitation eagle feather
Grey eagle feather
Pigeon feather
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The original shield
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Museum:
Denver Art Museum
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