Little Skybound Buffalo Shield art-code-B1T1SS417 Polished blackware pottery from pueblos

Polished blackware pottery from pueblos of New Mexico sits elegantly atop a classic Pendleton-style blanket

I was six years old the first time I saw New Mexico

From Sonora's hot sun to the north glaciers bases

We opened up the doors and positioned the horse so he was just inside the open door

Little Skybound Buffalo Shield art-code-B1T1SS417 Polished blackware pottery from pueblos12 x 12 Imbued with the owners vision of protective spirits, shields were among the most powerful Native American medicine items. Carried into battle, and suspended outside their lodges, they were highly individual, sacred, and secret often hidden behind secondary coverings when their powers were not to be fully invoked. Respectfully, artistic composites of their legendary symbolism are portrayed here create your own good medicine!