Native American Cherokee Made War Shield Earrings

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Native American Cherokee Made War Shield Earrings by Serena Mankiller

These painted deerskin earrings were created by Cherokee artist Serena Mankiller. The earrings feature a war shield. This design was common for the warrior to paint on a shield that he would take into battle. It was also one that would be carried at ceremonies. It shows the feathers at the bottom, each feather is an act of bravery.