AURA DUSTER/FANS & SMUDGE FEATHERS
These are used for moving Smudge and Incense smoke around in rituals and ceremonies; for healing, centering and cleansing; and also for healing that involves ‘combing out’ inconsistencies, blockages and negativities in someone’s energy field- their aura.
For example, before beginning a ceremony, gathering or similar, it is good practice to ensure that the place in which this is happening, and all the people whom are involved, are all cleansed by having smoke from specific herbs fanned over them. Or, if you are seeking to cleanse yourself and drive out negative energy, you can use a fan or smudge feather to direct the smoke where you want it to go.
Feathers have the capacity; because of the way they are constructed; to ‘comb’ someone’s aura and remove blockages and ‘knots’- rather like brushing your hair to remove knots. Shamans and other healers often use feather fans for this.
The Smudge Feathers hand crafted here are Multi-purpose feathers that can be used for Smudging, Aura Brushing, Meditation, Healing or even as a Talking Feather.
MEDICINE AND TALKING STICKS
The talking stick was used in Native North American tribes at council meetings. It was used as courtesy not to interrupt when someone was speaking. The talking stick was then passed to the next council member who wished to speak. The stick was a ceremonial item and was decorated with eagle feathers and crystals to show its significance.
These days they come in very handy in many group and circle situations. Keeping interruptions to a minimum and aiding a unbiased dialogue.
From a shamanic perspective, these can be used as medicine sticks or as a highly decorative ceremonial wand.
MEDICINE POUCHES
These simple but handy little pouches are designed for carrying with us, our talismans, medicine or alter objects. Shamans and medicine men always have their medicine pouches with them enabling them to produce their magic tools wherever they are. Stones, crystals, runes or any number of power objects can be carried in these bags which are made in the traditional, native way.
PEYOTE STITCH
These are used for moving Smudge and Incense smoke around in rituals and ceremonies; for healing, centering and cleansing; and also for healing that involves ‘combing out’ inconsistencies, blockages and negativities in someone’s energy field- their aura.
For example, before beginning a ceremony, gathering or similar, it is good practice to ensure that the place in which this is happening, and all the people whom are involved, are all cleansed by having smoke from specific herbs fanned over them. Or, if you are seeking to cleanse yourself and drive out negative energy, you can use a fan or smudge feather to direct the smoke where you want it to go.
Feathers have the capacity; because of the way they are constructed; to ‘comb’ someone’s aura and remove blockages and ‘knots’- rather like brushing your hair to remove knots. Shamans and other healers often use feather fans for this.
The Smudge Feathers hand crafted here are Multi-purpose feathers that can be used for Smudging, Aura Brushing, Meditation, Healing or even as a Talking Feather.
MEDICINE AND TALKING STICKS
The talking stick was used in Native North American tribes at council meetings. It was used as courtesy not to interrupt when someone was speaking. The talking stick was then passed to the next council member who wished to speak. The stick was a ceremonial item and was decorated with eagle feathers and crystals to show its significance.
These days they come in very handy in many group and circle situations. Keeping interruptions to a minimum and aiding a unbiased dialogue.
From a shamanic perspective, these can be used as medicine sticks or as a highly decorative ceremonial wand.
MEDICINE POUCHES
These simple but handy little pouches are designed for carrying with us, our talismans, medicine or alter objects. Shamans and medicine men always have their medicine pouches with them enabling them to produce their magic tools wherever they are. Stones, crystals, runes or any number of power objects can be carried in these bags which are made in the traditional, native way.
PEYOTE STITCH
Peyote stitch, also known as Gourd stitch, is an off loom bead weaving technique. Peyote stitch may be worked with either an even or an odd number of beads per row. Both even and odd count peyote pieces can be woven as flat strips, in a flat round shape, or as a tube. Tubular peyote is used to make pouches or to decorate objects such as bottles or fan handles.
Many cultures around the world have used peyote stitch in their bead-work. Examples of peyote stitch have been found in artifacts from Egypt, and the stitch has also been used in historic and contemporary Native American bead weaving. The name "peyote stitch" derives from the use of this stitch to decorate objects used in Peyote ceremonies by Native Americans in Arizona and New Mexico. The name "gourd stitch" similarly derives from the use of the stitch in decorating gourd containers.
Wild Turkey Single Talking/Grounding feather |
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£ 9.00
Single talking feather from the wild American turkey.
13" (33cm) long and wrapped in tan suede with single hanging hook. Decorative and easy to use for smudging. The Turkey is a symbol of Mother Earth and is associated with grounding, representing a link to the Earth Mother. WILD TURKEY: Honours Mother Earth. Community. Selfless service. BROWN : Mother earth, femininity and truth. |
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Wild Tukey tail feather smudge. |
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£ 9.00
Single tail feather from the wild American turkey.
16" (40cm) long and wrapped in tan,blue. turquoise, red, mauve or purple suede with single hanging hook. Decorative and easy to use for smudging. The Turkey is a symbol of Mother Earth and is associated with grounding, representing a link to the Earth Mother. WILD TURKEY: Honours Mother Earth. Community. Selfless service. BROWN : Mother earth, femininity and truth. |
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Woodpecker Shamans drum feather. |
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£ 26.00
The Woodpecker is the totem animal most associated with Shamanic drumming.
This very rare feather is from the green Woodpecker, dressed in green suede with leather hanging hook. It measures 5" (13cm) and is perfect for decorating a drum or any other shamanic tool. WOODPECKER: Cycles and rhythms, drumming and an end of procrastination. GREEN: Nature, growth and vitality. |
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Yin and Yang Duster/Smudge |
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£ 21.00
Made from Wood Pigeon, Goose and Crow feathers, this duster represents the yin and the yang, the dark and the light, the spiritual and the mundane. More than anything, this means BALANCE.
It measures 9" X 7" (23X18cm) and is wrapped simply, in red and bluesuede with two black leather hanging hooks and two bean beads. GOOSE: Represents a time of good fortune. A calling to ancestors for guidance and unseen protection. CROW: The keeper of knowledge. The colour of creation. Magic, unseen fortune and spiritual strength. MAGPIE: Communication. Psychic gifts. Balance - Yin/yang, Dark/light, Spiritual and mundane. PIGEON: Home. Focus. Family support and compassion. RED: Courage and strength. BLACK: Creation, solidity and mystery. WHITE: Innocence, faith, joy, hope and glory. |
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Rain forest Macaw and Turacos fan/smudge. |
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£ 46.00
This fan has a very rare feather from a White cheeked Turacos. This bird lives deep in the African rain forest. The feather is ever so slightly frayed but eridesant and beautifully coloured when held up to the light.
The other feathers are from a Scarlet/Blue Macaw (4) and Canadian Goose (2). It is wrapped in red and blue suede lace and has a red ribbon hanging hook at each end of it's handle. The fan is 14" (36cm) long. GOOSE: Represents a time of good fortune. A calling to ancestors for guidance and unseen protection. MACAW: Creativity, Trust of perception and communication. BLUE: Peace and calm. RED: Courage and strength. Please note: For obvious reasons the Turacos feather is extremely rare and we only have the one which is now part of this piece. |
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The Eyes of Argus - Large peacock fan. |
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£ 46.00
At 17" (42cm) this large, beautiful fan is crafted from strong Canadian goose tail feathers augmented with Wood pigeon. In the centre it is decorated with Pheasant and a large eyed Peacock feather. Wrapped in tan, tassled leather making a great gripping handle. In Indian and Shamanic traditions
the Peacock feather is strongly felt to have ritualistic healing powers.
PIGEON: Home. Focus. Family support and compassion. GOOSE: Represents a time of good fortune. A calling to ancestors for guidance and unseen protection. PEACOCK: Clairvoyance, Protection, Recognition of talents. http://www.sayahda.com/cyc3.html |
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Crow and Macaw medicine stick. |
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£ 27.00
Measuring 15" (38cm), this medicine stick is decorated with one large Gold and Blue Macaw feather and one from the Crow. It is finished in tasseled tan and turquoise suede with hanging hook.
Stick is varnished Willow. |
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Hopi coloured medicine/talking stick. |
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£ 27.00
Dressed in the traditional Hopi colours of white, yellow and turquoise this medicine stick is made from the wood of the willow tree. The feathers adorning it are from the crow, wild turkey and mallard duck. It has a suede hanging hook and is also decorated with amber beads on a thread of brown leather.
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Single beaded Turkey tail feather. |
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£ 15.00
Made in the traditional manner, this single turkey feather (see other single tail feather) is wrapped in tanned Deer hide with a long tasseled tail and decorated with Hopi coloured seed beads actually sewn in.
A beautifully, intricate piece. |
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Deerskin, Beaded Medicine Pouch |
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£ 15.00
Made in the traditional native American way. This simple deerskin pouch is handmade from natural materials. It measures 3" (8cm) by 2 1/2" (6cm) and is small enough with a suede necklace to hang around the neck. With a drawstring to open and close, the bag is beaded with effervescent glass beads.
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Peyote beaded Wild Turkey talking feather |
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£ 24.00
Peyote stitch is a traditional, Native American way of decorating feathers and other items. It takes a lot of work but the end result is quite beautiful.
This wild turkey feather takes 4-5 hours to complete and is garnished with tan deer skin. It measures 11" (28cm). |
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Magpie mini- medicine stick |
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£ 8.00
Made from driftwood and one tail and one magpie wing feather, this mini-medicine stick is finished in tan, deerskin. It measures 7" (18cm) is small enough to carry anywhere.
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Deerskin and bead mini-medicine stick. |
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£ 8.00
Measuring 7" (18cm), this mini medicine stick is made from driftwood from the North Devon coast. It is decorated with tan deerskin and iridescent beads.
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Magpie and bead tiny medicine stick. |
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£ 8.00
At just 4" (10cm) this cute little stick is small enough to put anywhere. Made from driftwood, tan leather and decorated with two red. glass beads, it has a beautiful black and white Magpie tail feather sewn in.
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Peyote beaded Ceremonial drop fan. |
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£ 140.00
Based on traditional design, this ceremonial drop fan was painstakingly beaded over many weeks. Utilizing hundreds of colourful seed beads, each stitched individually by hand this really is a beautiful, unique fan.
It measures 26" (66cm) from tip to tip and uses Wild American Turkey and Pheasant feathers. Not really for smudging but as a ceremonial object, the movement is quite magical as the feathers rise and fall. Please email for more pictures or details. |
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Water Fowl Fan. |
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£ 22.00
Measuring 16" (41cm) this fan has a variety of water bird feathers including exotic spotted and fern like plumage. Flamingo, Goose and various Teals and Ducks.
It is wrapped in tasseled suede and finished with blue and iridescent glass beads. |
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Peyote Crow Three feather smudge. |
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£ 28.00
A simply made three feather Crow smudge. Decorated with Peyote stitch beading and purple suede. The handle is made from tan Deer hide finished with a 6" (15cm) plat. Total length is 14" (36cm).
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Driftwood Crow fan. |
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£ 27.00
Consisting of twelve Crow tail feathers and set on a piece of driftwood to make a strong handle, this fan is dressed in midnight blue leather. It is finished with iridescent glass and bean beads. Lacing is purple suede.
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BIRD FEATHER MEANINGS
WILD TURKEY: Honours Mother Earth. Community. Selfless service.
BUZZARD (Hawk): Perspective. Observation. Acceptance. Self defence.
GOOSE: Represents a time of good fortune. A calling to ancestors for guidance and unseen protection. Theses feathers are extra strong and used to make fanning easier.
DUCK: Fertility. An end to turmoil and a time for fun. Time for emotional comfort.
CROW: The keeper of knowledge. The colour of creation. Magic, unseen fortune and spiritual strength.
MAGPIE: Communication. Psychic gifts. Balance - Yin/yang, Dark/light, Spiritual and mundane.
PIGEON: Home. Focus. Family support and compassion.
SWAN: Faith, Clarity, Trust and Life as a precious gift.
MACAW: Creativity, Trust of perception and communication.
WOODPECKER: Cycles and rhythms, drumming and an end of procrastination. The Totem of the Shamans drum.
PEACOCK: Clairvoyance, Protection, Recognition of talents. In Indian and Shamanic traditions the Peacock feather is strongly felt to have ritualistic healing powers.
COLOURS
BLUE: Peace and calm.
RED: Courage and strength.
BLACK: Creation, solidity and mystery.
GREEN: Nature, growth and vitality.
ORANGE: Compassion, creativity and transformation.
YELLOW: Energy and warmth.
BROWN : Mother earth, femininity and truth.
PURPLE: Transformation, regeneration and soothing.
WHITE: Innocence, faith, joy, hope and glory.
AMBER: Compassion, creativity and transformation.
WILD TURKEY: Honours Mother Earth. Community. Selfless service.
BUZZARD (Hawk): Perspective. Observation. Acceptance. Self defence.
GOOSE: Represents a time of good fortune. A calling to ancestors for guidance and unseen protection. Theses feathers are extra strong and used to make fanning easier.
DUCK: Fertility. An end to turmoil and a time for fun. Time for emotional comfort.
CROW: The keeper of knowledge. The colour of creation. Magic, unseen fortune and spiritual strength.
MAGPIE: Communication. Psychic gifts. Balance - Yin/yang, Dark/light, Spiritual and mundane.
PIGEON: Home. Focus. Family support and compassion.
SWAN: Faith, Clarity, Trust and Life as a precious gift.
MACAW: Creativity, Trust of perception and communication.
WOODPECKER: Cycles and rhythms, drumming and an end of procrastination. The Totem of the Shamans drum.
PEACOCK: Clairvoyance, Protection, Recognition of talents. In Indian and Shamanic traditions the Peacock feather is strongly felt to have ritualistic healing powers.
COLOURS
BLUE: Peace and calm.
RED: Courage and strength.
BLACK: Creation, solidity and mystery.
GREEN: Nature, growth and vitality.
ORANGE: Compassion, creativity and transformation.
YELLOW: Energy and warmth.
BROWN : Mother earth, femininity and truth.
PURPLE: Transformation, regeneration and soothing.
WHITE: Innocence, faith, joy, hope and glory.
AMBER: Compassion, creativity and transformation.
All feather products are made with materials sourced humanely. We either, gather them ourselves where they have been naturally shed or make sure our sources conform to strict UK wildlife conservation guidelines.
Prices are based on the difficulty in sourcing or rareness of species plumage. Custom orders may take some time to source so please be patient.
These designs are all original and most are unique with no two pieces the same, keeping them as true to their indigenous roots as possible. They are individually made by hand with care and peaceful, positive intent for the user.
All profits from sales go straight back into Shamanic training, materials and help keep client fees down.
