Mirror Board-Arrow Design

$25.00

Mirror Board-Arrow Design

This Mirror Board-Arrow Design features a four point design on the bottom. The crafter made it with a oval 3″ x 2″ mirror. The crafter added several 1/4″ Brass Tacks for embellishments. around the mirror. On the back the crafter carved two arrows and painted them Red. Also adding 1/4″ brass tacks to the back.  The top has a wide carrying handle measuring 3.25″ long x 1.75″ wide, looks to be repaired. Use it as an accessory to accompany your powwow regalia. You can also display it as a collectible!
This Mirror Board measures  9.5″ long overall x 4.75″ wide. It is 1/2″ thick, and comes with a teal wool storage bag.
You will notice minimal wear from the previous owner. This Mirror Board remains in very good, usable condition.

One of a Kind.

Native American mirror boards have a rich and layered history, particularly among Plains tribes such as the Ponca, Osage, and Blackfeet. These boards were more than decorative items—they held ceremonial, spiritual, and even tactical significance.

Origins and Use
Mirror boards likely emerged in the 1800s, when trade mirrors became widely available. Before that, some tribes used sheets of mica as reflective surfaces. Initially, warriors used mirror boards as heliograph signaling devices during expeditions. Over time, they evolved into sacred objects carried during dances and ceremonies.

Symbolism and Beliefs
Many believed mirrors could deflect harmful spiritual forces. The flash of light from a mirror was thought to resemble lightning, which symbolized power and protection in warfare. As such, mirror boards became associated with strength, spiritual defense, and good fortune.

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