Native American Turkey Feather Fan

Native american technology and art turkey tail fans of the southeast and prairie regions.

Native american turkey feather fan.

Feathers mean a lot to native american tribes. 11 12 feather and handle. Feathers may arrive unexpectedly but not without a purpose. See more ideas about smudging smudging prayer feather fan.

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. 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. To be given one of these is to be hand picked out of.

Learn how native american use of feathers play a role in indian culture. See more ideas about feather fan native american feathers native american church. A prayer fan is commonly given as a gift to heal the heart. This is an authentic hand made native american smudging fan.

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. The feather symbolizes trust honor strength wisdom power freedom and many more things. Feb 14 2020 explore subi hallinen s board flat feather fans followed by 207 people on pinterest.

This beautiful natural turkey feather fan has a beaded wrapped handle. Made in traditional style by indian artists this fan is perfect as a smudging fan or for rustic decor and will look great. Many of these crafting traditions survive today including the art of making feather fans for dance and ritual purposes. A feather isn t just something that falls out of a bird it means much more.

I don t make very many of these because there is a substantial amount of time invested for. Feb 23 2020 smudge feathers and prayer fans. The rich culture of the native americans revolved around crafts such as weaving beading and carving. Approx 19 20 from end of feather to end of fringe.

Feather colors beading and fur will vary as each fan is a unique piece. This is a short video of me making one of my painted feather fans.