White Buffalo Woman Plaque

Peace and Wisdom.

In the legends of the Plains Indians, she came to the medicine lodge wearing a dress of white buckskin, and introduced the pipe ceremony. She taught the people to honor the whole universe when tobacco is placed in the pipe.

She gave the sacred pipe she bears in her left hand to the medicine chief, then transformed into a white buffalo and departed. The shield depicts four birds symbolizing the Four Directions, while the buffalo totem represents the peace and prosperity of the council circle. 

[Designed by Native American artist Marama Redfeather Moon.]

8 1/2" gypsumstone plaque, handpainted. #WBC