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CoppersCopper symbolised great wealth and prestige for the owner and was an integral part of ceremonial life. It was used at Potlatches and was also used as currency. It was believed to have magical properties that affected human health as well as symbolising light, salmon and other elements basic to life. The Copper often had the owner’s crest on it. |
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Sizes 7" , 9" , 16" , 24" , 28"
Sun01-CO-7 01-CO-9 01-CO-16 01-CO-24 01-CO-28 |
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The Sun is identified with its long rays and usually has the face of the hawk with its recurved beak touching its mouth. The Sun Chief is the provider of healing energy and life, put into the sky by Raven. The rays are means of our travel between earth and sky. |
Thunderbird03-CO-7 03-CO-9 03-CO-16 03-CO-24 03-CO-28 |
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The Thunderbird is recognised by its large recurved beak and horn on top of its head which symbolised the Supernatural. Thunderbird was the most powerful of the spirits. Its wings caused thunder and lightning flashed from his eyes. During a storm the Thunderbird scoops up the Killer Whale. The Elders say the bones of Killer Whales have been found on mountain tops, left there by the Great Thunderbird. |
Eagle (Head)04-CO-7 04-CO-9 04-CO-16 04-CO-24 04-CO-28 |
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The majestic Eagle is recognised by its elegant curved beak. A symbol of power and prestige, Eagle down represents friendship and peace to all. Eagles mate for life and are family oriented. |
Eagle09-CO-7 09-CO-9 09-CO-16 09-CO-24 09-CO-28
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The majestic Eagle is recognised by its elegant curved beak. A symbol of power and prestige, Eagle down represents friendship and peace to all. Eagles mate for life and are family oriented. |
Killerwhale Head07-CO-7 07-CO-9 07-CO-16 07-CO-24 07-CO-28 |
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The powerful Killer Whale was identified by its round snout, large mouth, often with teeth, symmetrical tail flukes, blow hole, long dorsal fin, short pectoral fins. It is an important mythical creature associated generally with clan ancestors as well as with coppers, property disposition and wealth. |
Killerwhale02-CO-7 02-CO-9 02-CO-16 02-CO-24 02-CO-28 |
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The powerful Killer Whale was identified by its round snout, large mouth, often with teeth, symmetrical tail flukes, blow hole, long dorsal fin, short pectoral fins. It is an important mythical creature associated generally with clan ancestors as well as with coppers, property disposition and wealth. |
Salmon
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The life source, the provider of food for all animals and humans. Treated with high regard, the Salmon is a symbol of immortality and wealth. The great abundance of the salmon allowed the culture of the Northwest Coast to flourish. |
Frog16-CO-7 16-CO-9 16-CO-16 16-CO-24 16-CO-28 |
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The Frog is recognised by its wide toothless grin and large eyes. The Frog is the voice of the people, symbolising innocence, stability and communication. It is a powerful spirit that brings good fortune. |
Raven Profile24-CO-7 24-CO-9 24-CO-16 24-CO-24 24-CO-28 |
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The Trickster, the Creator. He rescued the Sun and placed it in the sky so the world would have light. Raven also gave mankind the moon, stars and also made available salmon. |
Bear with Salmon25-CO-7 25-CO-9 25-CO-16 25-CO-24 25-CO-28 |
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The powerful Bear is recognised by its huge nostrils, short snout and ears. The Elder Kinsman, he teaches the legends and dances. Bear is always respected and treated as a high ranking guest. The salmon in the bear’s jaws symbolises the life source, as a provider of food for all animals and humans. Salmon is a symbol of fertility, immortality and wealth. |
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