Native American Turkey Feather Fan

Feb 23 2020 smudge feathers and prayer fans.

Native american turkey feather fan.

The meaning of the feather. 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. Native american technology and art turkey tail fans of the southeast and prairie regions. A prayer fan is commonly given as a gift to heal the heart.

Feathers may arrive unexpectedly but not without a purpose. A feather isn t just something that falls out of a bird it means much more. Feather colors beading and fur will vary as each fan is a unique piece. I don t make very many of these because there is a substantial amount of time invested for.

Approx 19 20 from end of feather to end of fringe. 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. Feathers are collected from both live and hunted birds the adult male having the largest feathers. Many of these crafting traditions survive today including the art of making feather fans for dance and ritual purposes.

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. Learn how native american use of feathers play a role in indian culture.

The feather symbolizes trust honor strength wisdom power freedom and many more things. American indians made their tools weapons clothing and homes with these highly developed crafting skills. See more ideas about smudging smudging prayer feather fan. Turkey feathers are best gathered in the fall after the turkey s new feather growth.

Native american warriors were awarded a feather when they won a battle or were particularly brave in war. This is a short video of me making one of my painted feather fans. To be given one of these is to be hand picked out of. The rich culture of the native americans revolved around crafts such as weaving beading and carving.

Feathers mean a lot to native american tribes. Made in traditional style by indian artists this fan is perfect as a smudging fan or for rustic decor and will look great.