Šêkânwawpaw
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The šêkânwawpaw (Hapšâw'l: three sea urchins), also spelled as cechạnuaupau is a symbol associated with Tokšahalna. It consists of three eight-pointed stars, usually arranged in either a line or a triangle. The symbol was first used by Ksero, who claimed that he based in on Têna Ketšârin's staff, which he claimed had three sea urchins decorating it, however there is no proof of Ketšârin ever decorating his staff with sea urchins, or at all. The symbol is popular among the Rossan diaspora, most of whom were born in Tokšahalna or neighboring towns.
