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The Medicine Shield.
The
Spirit or Medicine Shield.
In
the Nartive American culture, a shield reflects the symbology
of a warrior's medicine. Medicine to the Native American means
much more than simple medical healing in physical affliction or
injury.
To the Native American Indian, 'Medicine' reaches all facets of
a person's life.
Protection
in combat or conflict;
Success in lovemaking
and mate selection;
Protection from evil doing;
And success in visions
and dreams.
These are all paramount
to the warrior and were reflected in the symbols found on the shields.
Present
day medicine shields usually center on a personal nature spirit,
natural totem or even an animal or symbol that the bearer should
feel they have a natural affinity with. From that centre the medicine
shield reaches out. We want to be safe, successful and socially
acceptable, and spiritually whole.
A
shield protects confidence on the part of the bearer. It is circular.
This is a significant symbol in itself. The circle represents
the great circular way of creation. All things are are unending,
like a circle. We will all leave this planet some day, but the
circle is the ultimate symbol that our spirit life is unending.
Present
day designs may feature:
A lone symbol (as shown above) emphasising a particular
bond with that animal or spirit, or two or more symbols
for their combined strength and wisdom like the hand-crafted
shiled shown to the right
The
Shield artwork depicted here shows several sumbols all close
to the heart of Native American culture.
These
two items are currently avaialble at The Trading Post...
Also
a medicine shield may have other combinations of animals and symbols
along with various attached fetishes.
These would be to signify a balance with nature and the elements
along with the bearers desire to be at one with them all.
It is an extraordinary gift to receive a shield from another.
It was not uncommon for a warrior to receive their first shield
from an elder or close friend upon their reaching personal or
spiritual adulthood.
These shields have been made, wherever possible, using natural
methods and materials.
If you see
anything you like, or even if you dont but would like to know more
about whats on offer here or what the Native American Symbolism means
behind the designs,
simply call us up in the trading post
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The
Trading Post, Middle Yard
Camden Lock Market, London
NW1 8AF
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Items
featured have been hand made and painted by Native American Artists.
Please buy from us to support these craftspeople who have come
to rely on us over the years. These shields, and more, are available
from The Trading Post, Middle Yard,
Camden Lock Market.
For further information, please 'phone or fax us on: 0871 288
0579.
For
further information on these or any of the items visited,
please 'phone or fax us on: 0871 288 0579
Please buy from us and help us to support
the Native American artists and craftspeople that have come
to rely on us over the years.
Genuine
Native American jewellery, arts and crafts....
No fakes,
no imitations,
no catalogues.
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