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NATIVE AMERICAN THEMED ITEMS SHOWCASE |
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EAGLE SPIRIT MANDALA The majesty of this eagle, with its outstretched wings and open talons, makes this an exceptional piece for the wall of your personal lodge. Its overall appearance is modeled after typical Indian war shields. The hammered ring of this spirit mandala is approximately 12 inches across. The tapered and scrolled ends of the ring intertwine to form an elegant hanging loop at the top. Three hammered eagle feathers adorn the lower portion of the rim, suspended from copper and brass rings. Each feather has been prepared for mounting in the traditional manner - the steel quill has been hollowed and bent back upon itself to form a loop, and then bound with red "sinew" (wire). The eagle silhouette is cut from a single piece of steel and riveted to the ring. The whole piece is painted black, with the exception of the traditionally red bindings on the feathers, and has been coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. One of a kind, this mandala is absolutely unique - |
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SMUDGING TRAYS One fairly common element in the belief system of the various Indian tribes west of the Mississippi river relates to the burning of prairie sage. Bathing or washing oneself in the smoke of burning sage was believed to be a means of achieving personal spiritual purification. Likewise, all who gathered for council meetings "smudged" themselves with sacred sage smoke. It was (and still is)believed that only true and honest words can then be spoken at the council, and that the Great Spirit will guide all who spoke. Tribes from coast to coast held similar beliefs in regard to tobacco smoke, and it was the purifying attributes of the tobacco smoke which opened most inter-tribal gatherings; particularly peace talks between opposing tribes. Native Americans still maintain these traditions - similar in some ways to the traditional use of incense in the Catholic church - beginning meetings and blessing gatherings with smudging rituals that have remained unchanged for many generations. Though originally intended for sage or tobacco, these smudging trays also work well for votive candles, tea lights, or incense cones.
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KOKOPELI DANCE GROUP SMUDGING TRAY
Four Kokopeli dancers circle the riveted pan, each in his own unique pose, and each playing a traditional Indian flagelot or "love flute". Bring this piece to life by burning purifying prairie sage or tobacco on the pan, as the dancers circle the sacred smoke. As they will be back-lit and silhouetted by the "fire" burning on the pan, these dancers are appropriately black in color, as is the stand, and both stand and dancers are coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. The hammered pan is not painted or coated in any way since it is intended to hold burning sage, tobacco, or incense.
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KOKOPELI DUET SMUDGING TRAY Two kokopelis dance on this smudging tray. Unlike the tray above, this tray is flat, without a burning pan, providing a bit more space for a votive candle or tea light in a glass dish. Crafted of rusted steel, the entire piece is coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. For sage, tobacco, or incense a small glass dish or tray is used to keep the burning substance from direct contact with the surface finish. |
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SINGLE KOKOPELI SMUDGING TRAY A single, traditionally hunchbacked kokopeli dancer adorns this smudging tray. Like the one above right, it is flat, without a burning pan, providing ample space for a votive candle or tea light. Crafted of rusted steel, the entire piece is coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. As with the Kokopeli Duet tray above, sage, tobacco, or incense are are burned in a small glass dish or tray to keep the burning substance from direct contact with the surface finish. |
SPIRIT BEAR SMUDGING TRAY A Zuni Indian spirit bear ornaments this smudging tray. Like the two above, it is flat, without a burning pan, providing ample space for a votive candle or tea light. Crafted of rusted steel, the entire piece is coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. As with the other flat trays above, a small glass dish or tray keeps the burning substances from direct contact with the surface finish. |
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STANDING BRAVE SMUDGING TRAY "When you pray to Grandfather, the Great Spirit, do not bow or cower with hands clasped as if a prisoner. Stand tall and proud. Turn your face upward so that the Great Spirit may see who addresses him. Reach out to Grandfather; open your arms and your heart to his wisdom. Purify yourself in the sacred smoke and speak your words honestly, from your heart". The Indian brave on this smudging tray is black in color, as is the stand, and both are coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. The hammered and riveted pan is not painted or coated in any way since it is intended to hold burning sage, tobacco, or incense. |
The Moose Is Loose! MOUNTED MOOSE COAT HOOK This majestic trophy moose stands guard over the coat hook at the bottom of the plaque. I can hang my coat on the hook, and hang my keys from his antlers. Black in color, both moose and plaque are coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. The plaque is 6 inches wide and stands 8 inches high, with the coat hook extending another 3 inches below the point of the plaque.
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THUNDERBIRD COAT HOOK A traditional thunderbird, copied from one painted on an Indian war shield, stands above the coat hook on this small, diamond-shaped plaque. Black in color, this piece is coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. The plaque, itself, has two mounting holes for screws and is just over 3 inches across. The whole piece is about 9 inches tall. |
WALKING MOOSE COAT HOOK A moose with massive antlers adorns the coat hook on this small, diamond-shaped plaque. Black in color, this piece is coated with clear Rustoleum ® indoor/outdoor finish. The plaque, itself, has two mounting holes for screws and is just over 3 inches across. The whole piece is about 7 inches tall. |
