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Copper bear claw adornment -Woodland period
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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