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Plains Indian Style Red Fox Mandala War Shield

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Plains Indian Style Red Fox Mandala War Shield
For your consideration is this stunning Contemporary Plains Indian style Red Fox Mandala War Shield. The symbolism of protection in the shape of a shield is a typical form of Native American mandala. Tribes who lived in the Plains are perhaps the best examples of how the mandala shield is found throughout Native American culture. While mandalas are used as physical forms of design in many Native tribes, the circular pattern is also essential to ceremonial practices and rituals. This mandala war shield features red fox tanned hide and bushy tail mounted on a tanned deerskin stretched over a hoop, fox paw print design on the front of the deerskin. dark blue felt fabric center sewn with leather. Leather thong strap for hanging at the top of the mandala war shield back. This mandala war shield is in beautiful condition, fox hide fur has vibrant colours. Measures 14" diameter, 26"L hanging.