Description
Otipemisiwak – a Cree word used to describe Métis people, which translates to “The People Who Own Themselves”.
Each Otipemisiwak is filled with generations of love, strength, and resilience.
$75.00
Made from size 11/0 Charlotte cut beads, backed with split hide, and hung on an 18″ ribbon, this Otipemisiwak is made from a series of 7-bead flowers.
Backed with white moose hide and hung from an 18″ gold plated chain, this delicate hummingbird is made from a series of 7-bead flowers.
I have been taught that there is deep meaning to the 7-bead flowers.
One bead for each of the four directions
One bead for Mother Earth
One bead for Grandfather Sun
A bead for the self
And in the centre, Creator
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Otipemisiwak – a Cree word used to describe Métis people, which translates to “The People Who Own Themselves”.
Each Otipemisiwak is filled with generations of love, strength, and resilience.