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Medicine Wheel Skull

Acrylic on Metal

A quilled medicine wheel, or cangleska in Lakota, is a sacred, hand-crafted symbol used by Plains tribes to represent the interconnectedness of all life. The intricate porcupine quillwork signifies the four seasons, stages of life, or elements, acting as a tool for healing, balance, and spiritual guidance. They are the Symbolism of the Four Directions, representing the North, East, South, and West, which correspond to seasons, life stages and the aspects of being physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. The Circle represents the Earth's boundary, the continuous cycle of life, and unity. The intersection of the lines signifies the center of the Earth, where one stands to pray.

 

The American Buffalo is the most revered animal to the Plains Indian. The Native Americans People of the plains were spiritually and physically interconnected with the American Buffalo. Because of their great importance, a buffalo skull stands as a reminder of this great animal. These skulls are used in religious ceremonies and as symbols of power and strength. When feathers are added to the skull it is said that the bones become a symbol of the world of spirits power and a source of ritual.