Shield: Standing Rock Reservation, North Dakota, ca. 1885. He Nupa Wanica/NoTwo Horns (Hunkpapa/LaKota/Teton Sioux, 1852-1942. Materials: Native tanned leather, pigment, wood and feathers. The bird with outstretched wings on this shield is the spirit helper of the artist. It came to him through a vision.

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Size: 2988px × 3576px
Location: Manhattan, New York City, USA
Photo credit: © David Grossman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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