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Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire, Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake, International Cheemah Monument, Jack London Square, Oakland, California
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The Statue
The "Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire" statue was a large statue of a woman surfing on the wing of a soaring eagle.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 11:59:54 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1524 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Rained On Sign
A rained on sign read in part: The vision of the International Cheemah Monument Project includes eight Cheemah monuments placed around the world creating an inspiring bridge between cultures.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 11:59:30 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1521 Add a comment or report a mistake
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World Sign
A sign containing two views of the Earth read in part: Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 11:59:36 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1522 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Symbols
Symbols were attached to the base of the stature4.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 11:59:39 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1523 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Towered Over
The statue was huge and towered over all passersby. The woman held a torch of light in one hand and pointed forward with her other hand. The wings of the eagle were feathered out as it soared over the land.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 12:00:02 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1525 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Eagle's Head
A closer shot of the eagle's head as it gazed ahead while flying.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 12:00:14 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1527 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Closer Woman
A closer shot of the woman holding a heavy torch in one hand. Her outfit appeared to be a combination of fabric and armor.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 12:00:19 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1528 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Looking Up
Another view of the statue. This time looking up from under the soaring eagle.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 12:00:26 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1529 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Symbols On The Back
Another view of the base of the sculpture revealed more symbols on the back of the base. A woman tried to hold the sun. And a flower burst into flames.
Cheemah, Mother of the Spirit-Fire • Artist: Osprey Orielle Lake • International Cheemah Monument • Jack London Square • Oakland, California • (Date Photographed: 12:00:32 Tuesday 26 February 2019) • (Date Published: Friday 20 September 2019) • © 2019 Bryan Costales #C19_1530 Add a comment or report a mistake
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