Composition : 99.95% Platinum
Mintage : 3 000

Portrait of Nanaboozhoo

Storytelling has long been a rich oral tradition for Aboriginal cultures. It is said that from the first snowfallto the first clap of thunder, elders impart history, traditions andlife lessons to the younger generation through rich narratives filled with allegories and imagery. For the Aboriginal Peoples, these tales - and the messages they convey - form deep connections to who they are, how they relate to the world, their ceremonial rituals and everyday life.

Often, these stories revolve around characters that possess physical and personality traits akin to humans, animals, plants and even the elements. For the Anishinaabe, an important cultural character is Nanaboozhoo; as a shapeshifting spirit, he teaches right from wrong through his adventures while offering lessons on how to live in harmony with the natural world.

 

LEGEND OF NANABOOZHOO - PORTRAIT OF NANABOOZHOO - 2014 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 15- ART & CULTURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.