2018 $3 FINE SILVER COIN
THE THIRTEEN TEACHINGS FROM GRANDMOTHER MOON: CORN MOON

9th coin of the series The Thirteen Teachings From Grandmother Moon.

Corn Moon blesses us with a bounty of food, and teaches us to be mindful of the never-ending cycle of life. It’s the ninth teaching from Grandmother Moon in Anishinaabe tradition that views the moon as a living relation who makes 13 appearances throughout the year to watch over Mother Earth’s children and light their paths with her gentle wisdom. In September, the corn is ready to be harvested, and as we remove the husks, we uncover 13 rows of multi-coloured kernels representing all the spirits that are waiting to begin their walk on Earth. Corn Moon reminds us that every decision must be made with future generations in mind, and preserve this world for all our relations that are yet to come.

Algonquin artist Frank Polson has created a captivating image of a full moon filling the sky as it sits low on the horizon behind a tree that is beginning to transform into the vibrant colours of autumn. A corn stalk stands to the left, its leaves, tassels and corn seemingly reaching for the sky. Dashes of vivid green reflect the inner world of the leaves as they capture sunlight and perform the hidden process of photosynthesis. The ear of corn and its silks are portrayed in the fiery colours of autumn, the husk removed to reveal rows of plump kernels and golden silky threads.

THE THIRTEEN TEACHINGS FROM GRANDMOTHER MOON - CORN MOON - 2018 CANADIAN COINS 09 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 15- ART & CULTURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.