An Osage buffalo shield
Of two panels of buffalo hide stretched over a wood frame, with wool piping around the seam, the face with a central beaded medallion issuing a hair-wrapped quilled adornment.
length 18in
Footnotes:
Collector's Notes
Affixed with a paper tag inscribed: Rec. 2/27/32 Rare old Osage Buffalo hide shield. P.W.; also accompanied by an old packing list partially inscribed: ... 9. Rare old Osage Buffalo Hide Shield. Decorated with eagle feathers and a beaded disk. P.W. [Paul Warner] Rec. 2/27/32. 15 1/2' stick with black shoestrings attached must have come with shield...

Good condition overall with losses to fur on the face. Some old repairs, rips and breaks to the facing hide as well, the largetst hole about 3in x 4in. Wear and holes to the stroud border. Verso strap is broken. Soiling/dust throughout.