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Shirt made from animal skin. It features painted figures representing the many enemies that this warrior has overpowered, whilst the hoof prints symbolise the horses that he has captured and distributed among his people.

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Sioux Warrior shirt

This shirt was made for a Native American warrior living on the Great Plains in North America. The shirt honours the wearer’s victories in war. The painted figures represent the many enemies that this warrior has overpowered, whilst the hoof prints symbolise the horses that he has captured and distributed among his people.

Image: © Museums Sheffield