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 crescent moon is visible
above. The moon were a natural time marker for
Plains Indians, and were also used to denote
important transitions in one's life.
The four stars represent Venus, The Evening Star,
a symbol frequently used in the culture of the
PlainsIndians. The Plains Indians honored it as a
sign of courage and purity of spirit.
The Ghost Dance Religion associated it as a
symbol of the coming renewal of tradition. Other
spirits are sometimes represented as stars.
The horizon of the earth frames the sky around
the outer edge of the image.
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The owner of the shield:
Chief Wetsit, Assiniboine traditional medicine
man and spiritual leader.
Have not found any details of his
life so far.
If you have, please send me a mail.
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Used materials:
Willow hoop
Rawhide
Grey eagle feather
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for larger view
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Chief Wets It
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