The design represents the war bonnet style headdress. The black and white colors of the feathers depicted together represent the eagle feathers used in the construction of the war bonnets. This design might have been accompanied by other drawings to make a war record by recording exploits in battle.
Shields can be very helpful in protecting a warrior from physical harm, but the shield was believed to offer protective spiritual power as well. While many warring cultures had shields, those of the Indigenous nations of North America were unique in their range of protection.
- Subject Matter: Miniature Shield with War Bonnet Style Headdress Design
- Inventory Number: 2015.89
- Collections: Sacred World Art Collection