Native American Hopi Carved Prayer Feathers – NCuch3308

Native American Hopi Carved Prayer Feathers

Prayer feathers are commonly given as a gift to heal the heart. Just as ancient Americans used the feathers to send prayers to the heavens and draw healing power from the sky, so with all sincerity we hope such healing accompanies you with every footstep. These individual cottonwood carved feathers are beautiful on the front and back.

Dimensions: 5 – 6 inches long

3308A Bear is the guardian of the West and symbolizes great strength and powerful healing. Within his paw are prayer sticks standing up in the desert, prayers to the Great Spirit.  6 inches long.   OUT OF STOCK

 

 

3308B This Hopi Maiden is looking to the sky and praying for the warm sun that warms the land. The butterfly beneath her represents the beauty and color of summer. Without moisture and sun, the plants will not grow and bloom. Without these blooms, the beautiful butterflies will not be able to pollinate the flowers and lead to the fruit that will grow. 6 inches long.

 

3308C This Hopi Corn Maiden celebrates the harvest in the fall and the bounty given to the people by the Great Spirit. Below her on the carved feather are classic Hopi water symbols. 6 inches long.

 

 

3308D Bear is the guardian of the West and symbolizes great strength and powerful healing. Within his paw are prayer sticks standing up in the desert, prayers to the Great Spirit. 5.25 inches long.

 

 

3308E These two Longhair Katsinam are prayers for rain. Their long black beards and long black hair represent the rain falling from the clouds. Their purpose is to bring rain and it is said that they seldom dance without the appearance of a soft gentle rain to help the crops grow. 5 inches long.  OUT OF STOCK

 

 

3308F Sunface represents the spirit of the sun. This leader of ceremonies brings warmth, shelter for the old, a bright future, and playfulness for the young and is considered one of the more powerful Katsinam. The other half is the Moon, which has the power of the night. Beneath this Split Katsina is a bowl of corn meal and in it are prayer feathers, standing up and taking prayers to the Great Spirit. 5.25 inches long.   OUT OF STOCK