Description
A celebration of the time-honoured tradition of Aboriginal storytelling through a series of beautifully detailed coins that depict a beloved Ojibwa tale: the Legend of Nanaboozhoo.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 8,500
Weight (g)*: 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Cyril Assiniboine
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Part of a unique new series that pays homage to the time-honoured tradition of Aboriginal storytelling. Each coin is an artistic depiction of the beloved Ojibwa Legend of Nanaboozhoo.
- Coin designed by Cyril Assiniboine, a renowned self taught Ojibwa artist and a pow wow dancer across Canada who likes to illustrate the cultural traditions of his people.
- This coin captures a pivotal scene within the story, in which the hero is pursued by angry Thunderbirds after he has taken feathers from their young.
- The rich colouring and details over engraved surface exemplify the Royal Canadian Mint’s internationally renowned artistry and craftsmanship.
- This beautiful stylized coin is a unique gift for art aficionados, collectors and appreciators of First Nations folklore.
DESIGN:
Designed by Canadian artist Cyril Assiniboine, who is Ojibwa, the reverse image is an artistic depiction of the Legend of Nanaboozhoo. In the foreground, a side profile of Nanaboozhoo (facing left) shows the cultural hero in flight. He is wearing a traditional Western Ojibwa dress and in his right hand, a wooden arrow is already adorned with the feathers he has snatched from the Thunderbirds. In the background, an adult Thunderbird soars on outstretched wings as he angrily pursues Nanaboozhoo.
