Sujet
War shield
Légende
War shield, A degree of psychological power could be gained over invisible or dangerous forces by representing them in a visible form. The tadpole shapes on this shield are painted to indicate bullets and give the user protection from his opponents. The bear indicates that the shield was invested with the bears power. USA, Plains Indian.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Plains Indian Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming USA
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A33_172
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
28,7Mo (1,8Mo) / 24,4cm x 29,5cm / 2884 x 3484 (300dpi)