{"product_id":"black-war-bonnet-society-shield-by-michael-many-horses-santee-sioux-whc15","title":"Black War Bonnet Society Shield by Michael Many Horses, Santee Sioux  (WHC15)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Black War Bonnet Society shield by noted artist Michael Many Horses, Santee Sioux (adopted).  Made from rawhide and leather with a painted Black War Bonnet Society design, this piece has so many beautiful details.  The center of the shield has a medicine wheel made of porcupine quills, and six imitation eagle feathers wrapped in twine dangle from the bottom. A small leather medicine bag is tied to the back of the shield. Can you picture this gorgeous piece hanging on your wall?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Michael Many Horses, Santee Sioux\u003cbr\u003eSize: 45 1\/2\" long from top of hanger to bottom of feathers, shield is 18 1\/2\" diameter\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: leather, imitation eagle feathers, porcupine quills\u003cbr\u003eCondition: from a private collection, vintage-excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black War Bonnet Society was an elite 19th-century Thíthuŋwaŋ Lakȟóta warrior group known for using \"black medicine\" painted on bison robes, shields, and rattles for protection. The design, a stylized aerial view of an eagle feather headdress, represented a balance of life, death, and bravery, often signifying invulnerability in battle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern, often featuring concentric circles of triangles, was painted with black representing the West, danger, and the thunder beings. White represented the spirit world, and red represented life.  Members believed the painting was \"good medicine,\" offering spiritual protection and representing a \"shield against death.\"  It was reserved for highly respected, fearless warriors and leaders, later becoming associated with leadership and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHC15\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43222959095913,"sku":"WHC15","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_4495.jpg?v=1778771765","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/black-war-bonnet-society-shield-by-michael-many-horses-santee-sioux-whc15","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}