{"product_id":"contemporary-northern-plains-buffalo-shield-by-rod-steiner-santee-sioux-authentic-native-american-gm280","title":"Contemporary Northern Plains Buffalo Shield by Rod Steiner, Santee Sioux-authentic Native American   (GM280)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabulous Northern Plains Buffalo Shield by noted artist Rod Steiner, Santee Sioux.    The center of the shield is made from rawhide, attached to a frame of branches with sinew and painted with a stylized buffalo design.  Two braided horsehair tassels held by tin cones are attached to the shield with abalone shell discs. The bottom edge of the shield is lined with hand-rolled tin cones dangling from leather ties.  The whole shield is draped in black striped tradecloth and has a small hanging strap.  Beautiful! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to being an artist, Rod Steiner was a business owner and a longtime advocate for Native American people. A biography of his accomplishments is attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Rod Steiner, Santee Sioux\u003cbr\u003eSize: 29 1\/2\" from top of strap to bottom of fabric, shield is 21\" diameter, cones are approximately 2 1\/2\" long each\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: rawhide, leather, wood, fabric, tin, abalone shell, horse hair\u003cbr\u003eCondition: from a private collection, vintage-excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGM280\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43222986227817,"sku":"GM280","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_2894.jpg?v=1778772726","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/contemporary-northern-plains-buffalo-shield-by-rod-steiner-santee-sioux-authentic-native-american-gm280","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}