MINI THIRTEEN MOONS Shell Earrings w/ Crystal drops
Anishinaabe followed a lunar calendar, which is thirteen moons (cycles) long rather than twelve Gregorian months. The timing of each dibiki-giizis (moon) corresponds to important events in the cycle of life and nature.
1.) Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon
2.) Namebini Giizis - Suckerfish Moon
3.) Onaabani Giizis - Snowcrust Moon
4.) Bookwaagame Giizis - Broken Snowshoe Moon
5.) Iskigamizige Giizis - Sugaring Moon
6.) Waabigwani Giizis - Flowering Moon
7.) Ode’imin Giizis - Strawberry Moon
8.) Miin Giizis - Blueberry Moon
9.)Manoominike Giizis - Wild Ricing Moon
10.)Waatebagaa Giizis - Leaves Turning Moon
11.)Binaakwe Giizis - Raking Leaves Moon
12.)Gashkadino Giizis - Freezing Over Moon
13.)Manidoo Giizisoons - Little Spirit Moon
For millenia, Anishinaabe have utilized phenological events coupled with traditional knowledge to keep track of time.
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Mini Thirteen Moons Shell Earrings
Silver or Gold (925 Sterling Silver) Earrings Hook Clasps
Silver or Gold tone Hardware
Natural-toned Shell
Glass crystal drop
- About 10" inches, 25.4 cm