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 horse hoof prints represent
sufficient strong horses for the hunt.
Hoofprints were also drawn on the shield and
stood for the number of horses captured in raids.
The arrows symbolize direction, force, movement
and power.
The black Hail stones on the shield were a prayer
for hail to fall on the warrior's enemy.
The Eagle feathers impart the speed, agility, and
fighting skill of the Eagle.
The shield has human hair to revere the enemy.
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The owner of the shield:
Unknown
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Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Imitation humanhair
Little hawk feathers
Imitation eagle feathers
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