Copper the Coyote
Olympic Mascot
2002 (manufactured)
2002 (manufactured)
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The first Olympic mascot 'Waldi' a Daschund dog appeared at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Mascots are used to communicate the Olympic spirit to the general public, especially youth and children. They are usually a character or animal native to the country where the games are being held and showcase the history and culture unique to the host city. In more recent years it has been common to have more than one mascot. This could be to ensure gender equity but has undoubtedly increased the merchandising potential of the Olympic mascot.
Copper the Coyote is one of three official mascots designed for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City 2002. They reflect the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius' meaning 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'. The animal Olympic mascots each represented one of these attributes. Powder the snowshoe hare (Faster), Copper the coyote (Higher) and Coal the American black bear (Stronger).
Copper the Coyote is one of three official mascots designed for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City 2002. They reflect the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius' meaning 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'. The animal Olympic mascots each represented one of these attributes. Powder the snowshoe hare (Faster), Copper the coyote (Higher) and Coal the American black bear (Stronger).
Object details
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| Title | Copper the Coyote (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Fabric and plastic |
| Brief description | Plush coyote mascot called 'Copper', made by Mattel in China in 2002 |
| Physical description | Biscuit coloured coyote in plush "fur" with white tail and ear tip, plastic eyes and stitched Olympic logo on base of left foot. There is a blue name tag around neck with yellow string. Original merchandising tag still attached. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Copper / Official Mascots / Salt Lake 2002' |
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| Summary | The first Olympic mascot 'Waldi' a Daschund dog appeared at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Mascots are used to communicate the Olympic spirit to the general public, especially youth and children. They are usually a character or animal native to the country where the games are being held and showcase the history and culture unique to the host city. In more recent years it has been common to have more than one mascot. This could be to ensure gender equity but has undoubtedly increased the merchandising potential of the Olympic mascot. Copper the Coyote is one of three official mascots designed for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City 2002. They reflect the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius' meaning 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'. The animal Olympic mascots each represented one of these attributes. Powder the snowshoe hare (Faster), Copper the coyote (Higher) and Coal the American black bear (Stronger). |
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| Accession number | B.164-2009 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2010 |
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