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 Turtle is the symbol for
Mother Earth.
In one of the stories told by the Cheyenne,
before people lived on the earth, The Creator
wanted to use mud from the bottom of the ocean to
make solid ground, but needed a place to put the
mud on top of the water. The Turtle rose to the
top of the water to carry the mud that became
earth.
To this day, turtles walk very slowly because
they carry the weight of the world on their
backs.
The Turtle brought the Cheyenne patience, and
reminded the Cheyenne to take their time when
traveling to faraway places.
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The owner of the shield:
Unknown
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Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Imitation eagle feathers
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