War Horse Shield Satin Ribbon

Designed by Melvin War Eagle - Lakota measurement of wealth was seen in the number of horses he owned. Each horse was used for different purposes; hunting, battle and carrying their lodges to the next campsite. However, the horse was also seen as a sacred animal, which the people celebrated in many ways, namely the Horse Ceremony. It was believed that the horse represented the 6 directions. Front legs: west and north, back legs: east and south, head: the direction above where Tunkasila (Great Father) lives, tail: the direction below where mother earth resides. These 6 directions represent the sacred circle. When a warrior or woman sits on the horses back, this is seen as the 7th direction; center of all things, all related and within balance.