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This is the symbol of a Lakota Sioux Flag.
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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