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 shield is decorated with
painted green stripes on one half and bear tracks
on the other which signify heroic deeds in
warfare.
The form of a bear paw, was a popular image on
shields.
The footprints of the bear represent the
warrior's totem.
To some tribes, the bear was known to ' hear all
'. Bears were the ' ears of the forest '.
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The owner of the shield:
Unknown
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Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Wool trade cloth red
Brass hawk bells
Imitation eagle feathers
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