Legend of the Mandella

These were made of hard thin branches pulled into a circle and tied with rawhide. They were covered with animal skins that were untanned and got very tough. This protected them in battled from certain weapons such as arrows, clubs, and lance thrusts. It was also a status symbol of rank. Legend says painted or woven symbols and objects on a shield on individual warriors showed his own protective spirit. and coupes. This is the meaning of the Mandella.