

For me the Tipi represents the safety & security of home. Not in the traditional sense, of a buildings structure but that balance within myself that I strive and work towards. Whether you are facing a physical, spiritual, mental or emotional battle my hope is that this Tipi Shield Tripod can offer you protection and hope. -denise, artist
Tipi Tripods
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"When not being carried by the
warrior, the shield was placed outside the tipi
on a sunny day on a tripod at the rear
or west side. It was placed there as a
bulwark to protect the lodge owner against
attack or evil spirits approaching
on his "blind" side. Placing the shield outside was called
"Sunning the Shield,"
and the Indians believed that it was being
further infused with power from the sun.”
ref- Mystic Warriors of the Plains, T.E. Mails

