Native American Turkey Feather Fan

Each of these large white turkey feathers is hand painted to look like an eagle feather so the one you receive will vary slightly from the one pictured turkey feather handle wrapped with black buckskin black seed beads.

Native american turkey feather fan.

I don t make very many of these because there is a substantial amount of time invested for. The rich culture of the native americans revolved around crafts such as weaving beading and carving. This beautiful natural turkey feather fan has a beaded wrapped handle. This is an authentic hand made native american smudging fan.

See more ideas about feather fan native american feathers native american church. When a feather falls to the earth it is believed to carry all of the bird s energy and it is perceived as a gift from the sky the sea and the trees. American indians made their tools weapons clothing and homes with these highly developed crafting skills. Turkey feathers are best gathered in the fall after the turkey s new feather growth.

Approx 19 20 from end of feather to end of fringe. Just as the first people used the feathers to send prayers to the heavens and draw healing power from the sky and so with all sincerity we hope such healing goes with you with every footstep. The meaning of the feather. Feb 23 2020 smudge feathers and prayer fans.

A feather isn t just something that falls out of a bird it means much more. The feather symbolizes trust honor strength wisdom power freedom and many more things. 11 12 feather and handle. A prayer fan is commonly given as a gift to heal the heart.

Many of these crafting traditions survive today including the art of making feather fans for dance and ritual purposes. Native american warriors were awarded a feather when they won a battle or were particularly brave in war. Feathers may arrive unexpectedly but not without a purpose. Feb 14 2020 explore subi hallinen s board flat feather fans followed by 207 people on pinterest.

Feathers are collected from both live and hunted birds the adult male having the largest feathers. Feather colors beading and fur will vary as each fan is a unique piece. See more ideas about smudging smudging prayer feather fan. Made in traditional style by indian artists this fan is perfect as a smudging fan or for rustic decor and will look great.

Native american technology and art turkey tail fans of the southeast and prairie regions. This is a short video of me making one of my painted feather fans.