Lakota
Oglala Sioux


Warshield
Shieldnr. 12
19.6 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 meaning of the shield:

The hand print is the ultimate signature and sign of ownership.
The hand print also signified the highest warrior’s coup an enemy in battle.
In peacetime these markings represent wisdom and responsibility.
At war, they mean strength, courage and cunning.
Hail ( the white spots ) are manifestations of Thunderbirds.
The color red represents life and blood of the people.
Black ( danger )
Red ( life and blood )
White ( life hereafter )

The owner of the shield:
Unknown

Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Medicinebundle
Imitation eagle feather