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Drum Carrier. This figure represents the beginning of the pow
wow. Most traditional ceremonies cannot start until the drum is carried
into the ceromonial hall.
This piece is 12 inches tall and 8 wide. |
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The Passing of Tradition (left)
symbolizes the passing on of the oral tradition from the elders to
the youth. All animals and symbolism support each other.
Footprints at Turtle Pond (right)
This scupture shows the footprints of many of the animals that come
to drink at Turtle Pond where Mikinak (the turtle) lives. |
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Ojibwe Man in Green (both sides) This sculpture is
intricately inlaid with dark green, purple and black soapstones. It has
a waterbird sculptured front with purple waterbird inlay. The color of
the stone and the symbols in the inlay represent the closeness of Ojibwe
people with the water that dominates our land and our culture.
28in x 18 x 14
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Man with Birds (left)
26 in x 14 in x 14 in
Grey Wolf Man (right) This is a wolf and man sculpture which
symbolizes the brotherhood of the Ojibwe and the wolf.
12in x 10 x 10 |
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