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Copper bear claw adornment -Woodland period

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swamp monkey:
I saw this in the Chicago Field Museum and immediately said to myself, "I bet I could make that!"  SO I tried.  Cutting this out was easy enough but I used thicker sheet copper so it took a bit more finesse to accomplish.  Getting clean edges was another issue.  After fussing that over I then left it out in the elements to get a weathered look.  The originals were Hopewell in origin and can be found in the Early Americas exhibit on the first floor. 

My only question is, was this a chest adornment? or something to wear over a loin cloth?  They are fairly big as adornments go.  7X5 inches.  Anyone have an idea?  It has holes that indicate it was attached by cordage. 

thanks for looking. 

Gus:
Pretty cool looking...

Does the original piece have holes for hanging?

-gus

bowtarist:
 8) dpgratz

swamp monkey:

--- Quote from: Gus on March 09, 2012, 01:50:02 am ---Pretty cool looking...

Does the original piece have holes for hanging?

-gus

--- End quote ---

look closely at the outer fingers of the originals.  right where the finger constricts before joining the pad there is a hole.  curious.

Gus:
I see em now.

Hmmm...

Perhaps worn as a mark of Leadership or Accomplishment within the tribe or band?
Head Man, Medicine Man or War Leader?

-gus

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