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Copper Plate Bear$130.00 -
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This shallow decorative copper plate is approximately 12" wide & depicts a design of the moon spirit. This plate is designed by Kwakiutl artist Harold Alfred from Alert Bay, B.C. and created using metalsmith techniques by Adolf Oetter.
The moon was considered the protector and guardian of the people of the earth. Moon spirit watches over us and can change the way we feel.
Copper symbolized 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 symbolizing light, salmon and other elements basic to life.
The moon was considered the protector and guardian of the people of the earth. Moon spirit watches over us and can change the way we feel.
Copper symbolized 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 symbolizing light, salmon and other elements basic to life.
