Because of the American bison’s great importance to the people, a buffalo symbol or skull is present in all sacred Lakota rituals. It stands as a reminder of this great animal which gives completely of itself for others.The buffalo is a symbol of self-sacrifice; it gives until there is nothing left. This was imitated by the people in their lives. To be generous and give what you have to others in need, or to honor them, is one of the most highly respected ways of behaving. This bison was taken by my husband with a Pennsylvania long rifle flint lock .50 caliber black powder on 9/11/01. It fed over 200 people and the skull hangs in our home reminding us to live life and be generous. The Sedum grows in my rock garden giving texture and color all year long.
Because of the American bison’s great importance to the people, a buffalo symbol or skull is present in all sacred Lakota rituals. It stands as a reminder of this great animal which gives completely of itself for others. The buffalo is a symbol of self-sacrifice; it gives until there is nothing left. This was imitated by the people in their lives. To be generous and give what you have to others in need, or to honor them, is one of the most highly respected ways of behaving. This bison was taken by my husband with a Pennsylvania long rifle flint lock .50 caliber black powder on 9/11/01. It fed over 200 people and the skull hangs in our home reminding us to live life and be generous. The Sedum grows in my rock garden giving texture and color all year long.