$25.00–$3,000.00
The Otter Clan, is a clan entrusted with knowledge of medicine.
Original – Acrylics on Canvas – $3500.00 SOLD
Width = 40″ (101.6 cm) x Height = 30″ (76.2 cm)
Giclée – 100% cotton, acid-free paper using archival inks – $150.00
Width = 20″ (50.8 cm) x Height = 15″ (38.1 cm) on 24” x 20”
Mini-Prints – $30.00
Width = 8″ (20.3 cm) x Height = 10″ (15.2 cm) on 12″ x 9″ Sheet
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The Otter Clan, is a clan entrusted with knowledge of medicine. The Ni-gig’ or otter is significant to the Anishinabek because
the otter gave them “knowledge of the Four Sacred Directions” and “teachings about the Megis Shell,” a crucial and initial part of the Ojibwa Midewiwin religion.
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Told our ancestors about liberty, independence, government, the manner of selecting a leader and their authority.
Acrylic on canvas original
40 x 30″. SOLD 2014
Giclée signed open edition
24 x 20″ acid free paper, image 20 x 15″. $150.00
Mini open edition
40 x 30 inches. $30.00
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The teacher of teachers, master of learning, who points to the land and to insects, birds, animals and fish as the purveyors of all manners of learning and teaching, asks the question “What does it mean?”.
Acrylic on canvas original
40″ x 30″. SOLD 2014
Giclée signed open edition
24″ x 20″ acid free paper, image 20″ x 15″. $150.00
Mini open edition
8 x 10 inches. $30.00
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Mishipeshu or Mishipizheu which translates as ,Great Lynx, is a horned underwater panther, the most powerful of the Underworld beings and often associated with copper. Mishipeshu live in the deepest parts of lakes and rivers, where they can cause storms and whirlpools with a whip of the tail. While not strictly evil, Mishipeshu are greatly feared, and said to cause drowning deaths. The Anishinaabe would pray to Mishipizheu before heading out on long journeys,so to be safe, always give thanks before crossing over water.
Acrylic on canvas original
40 x 16″. SOLD 2012
Giclée signed open edition
24 x 20″ acid free paper, image 20 x 15″. $150.00
Mini open edition
4 x 10 inches. $30.00
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The Loon Clan along with the the Crane Clan were given the power of Chieftainship.
Acrylic on canvas original
40 x 30″. SOLD 2014
Giclée signed open edition
24 x 20″ acid free paper, image 20 x 15″. $150.00
Mini open edition
40 x 30 inches. $30.00
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Updated website coming fall 2020
Represents to our people the Mother Earth we stand upon, sustaining us with constancy, resiliency and generosity. We are cared for by our Earth Mother with her blessings of food, clothing, shelter, and medicine.
Original – Acrylics on Canvas – $3500.00 SOLD
Width = 40″ (101.6 cm) x Height = 30″ (76.2 cm)
Giclée – 100% cotton, acid-free paper using archival inks – $150.00
Width = 20″ (50.8 cm) x Height = 15″ (38.1 cm) on 24” x 20”
Mini-Prints – $30.00
Width = 8″ (20.3 cm) x Height = 6″ (15.2 cm) on 12″ x 9″ Sheet
NOTE: Our eCommerce is currently not working. To make a purchase please send an email to : art@donaldchretien.com
Updated website coming fall 2020