vicki from dreadlockshampoo.com gave me this, it has a certificate of authenticity (but thats missing for now) i'm not sure what tribe its from but its old she bought it years ago for $500 its antique im sure..theres a medicine bag in the center no idea whats in it its big, an actual shield with straps on the back to hold it..not just a decoration its a ceremonial shield and fairly sure they are eagle feathers.
edit: naked naturalist found out what this is
Running bear shield
Quick Overview
Bears were honored as a powerful spirit, noted for their bravery and fighting strength. By depicting the bear image on his shield, the warrior received the bear's attributes in battle.
Description
This design shows the bear at the entrance of a cave protecting his family from the attack of its enemy.
In the middle of his shield, a warrior placed his personal medicine bundle. This one contains buffalo hair, sage, sweetgrass and a buffalo tooth. A piece of deer antler and a glass trade bead hang from the bundle.
The trade cloth and imitation eagle feathers representing coups, or battle honors, were arranged to permit the warrior to fire his bow effectively without losing the shield's protective power.
This shield is based on a Kiowa design.
\notes: this description was taken from a non authentic shield, made by a non native american and was a reproduction. this shield is an authentic artifact, and the contents of the medicine bundle in the center would be diferent and are unknown. i'm not going to open it to see whats inside.
edit: naked naturalist found out what this is
Running bear shield
Quick Overview
Bears were honored as a powerful spirit, noted for their bravery and fighting strength. By depicting the bear image on his shield, the warrior received the bear's attributes in battle.
Description
This design shows the bear at the entrance of a cave protecting his family from the attack of its enemy.
In the middle of his shield, a warrior placed his personal medicine bundle. This one contains buffalo hair, sage, sweetgrass and a buffalo tooth. A piece of deer antler and a glass trade bead hang from the bundle.
The trade cloth and imitation eagle feathers representing coups, or battle honors, were arranged to permit the warrior to fire his bow effectively without losing the shield's protective power.
This shield is based on a Kiowa design.
\notes: this description was taken from a non authentic shield, made by a non native american and was a reproduction. this shield is an authentic artifact, and the contents of the medicine bundle in the center would be diferent and are unknown. i'm not going to open it to see whats inside.
haha princenoob i bet ya dio can ya belive she gave this to me/ its funny i also got a very old (unplayable_) apache war drum from someone for helping her with her website years ago
so much betterthen cash haha
this is really cool. im glad i could help you ! :D
That's a really cool piece! Hey, I recognize that staircase