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Our Artwork Inspired by Hopewell Designs
[Sculpture of Snake Head]
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This sculpture is of a snake's head, and likely depicts a timber rattlesnake. The original was made by hammering copper into a thin sheet using stone tools and then cutting out the design.
[Sculpture of a Bird Claw]
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This sculpture is of a bird claw. The original was cut out of sheet mica, which is sufficiently fragile that it was likely used only for funerary purposes.
[Sculpture of a Catfish]
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This sculpture is of a catfish, or some similar fish. The purpose of this figure is unknown, although nearly two dozen are known to exist. The original was made by hammering copper into a thin sheet using stone tools and then cutting out the design.
[Sculpture of Human Hand]
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This sculpture is of a human hand, a common decorative motive thoughout North America. The original was cut out of sheet mica, which is sufficiently fragile that it was likely used only for funerary purposes. (Right hands or left hands can be ordered.)
[Sculpture of Ornament with Circles and Knobs]
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This sculpture is of a copper ornament that was likely sewn onto a costume. If the design had any significance, it vanished along with the Hopwell culture. The original was made by hammering copper into a thin sheet using stone tools and then cutting out the design.