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Shield and cover

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Shield and cover

Plains Indians believed that certain objects possessed spiritual or talismanic powers. One such item was the shield, a warrior's most prized possession, decorated with paintings and feathers. The spirits depicted on the shield and on its cover were thought to protect its owner.

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