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This is a Native Pride button or magnet of the Lakota Sioux.
The Flag of the Oglala Lakota (Oglala Sioux, Lakota Sioux) of
Pineridge, South Dakota comprises eight white tipis arranged in a
circle, the tipis bases inward so they form a star, on a red field. The
eight tipis each represent one of the districts of Pineridge where the
seven tiyospayes (family groups, bands) settled after being interned on
Pineridge in ~ 1890 by the U.S. government. They are arranged in a
hocoka, camp circle.
The circle is significant of unity and
continuity. The red color has many significant spiritual connotations.
It is the color of the paint used to decorate the face and hair parting
in ceremonies. It is the color of the cloth used to wrap offerings to
Wankantanka, God. It is the color that designates the direction north.
An especially great day or holy day is a red day. To walk the good red
road is to lead a morally upstanding life.
One of the more
famous Lakota Sioux was Sitting Bull (ca. 1831 – December 15, 1890). He
was a holy man who led his people as a war chief during years of
resistance to United States government policies.
This item is Brand New and the approximate size is 1.5" in diameter.
We are proud to say that this item is designed and made on the Six Nations Reserve in Brantford Ontario Canada.
And that Native American Clothing Company is 100% Native owned and operated.
Thank you for being a part of our history.
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