An illustrated glossary by Zhaawano Giizhik*
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The Universe of The Ojibwe <strong>An</strong>ishinaabeg <strong>by</strong> <strong>Zhaawano</strong> Giizhik - 2014<br />
The buckle design <strong>by</strong> <strong>Zhaawano</strong> Giizhik, which is reminiscent of the graphic tradition of the New Woodland School of Art,<br />
symbolizes an invocation of the Spirit of Ma’iiñgan (Wolf). It's an appeal for guidance and skills and strength to make the right<br />
decisions. The buckle depicts the story of Ma’iiñgan, an <strong>An</strong>ishinaabe hunter. He belongs to the wolf doodem, and the jeweler<br />
depicted him with outstretched arms, praying to his bawaagan or personal "guardian spirit" asking him for strength and<br />
spiritual guidance; he even becomes one with it. Click on image to find out more about this belt buckle.<br />
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“Dreams Of Bear” <strong>by</strong> Ojibwe artist Gelineau Fisher, depicting a bear bawaagan visiting an eagle woman in her dream.<br />
The Universe of The Ojibwe <strong>An</strong>ishinaabeg <strong>by</strong> <strong>Zhaawano</strong> Giizhik - 2014<br />
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