Description

Ceremonial fans are crafted according to the location, customs, and tribal beliefs of the artisan. There are several styles. Each fan is a unique, richly symbolic work of art.

Indigenous Ceremonial Fans have deep significance in traditional culture. Created in the belief that birds link the physical world to the spiritual one, they are regarded as sacred objects in prayer and healing ceremonies.

In a ceremony for healing, medicinal plants like Sage, Semah and Sweetgrass are burned over Cedarwood. The prayer fan wafts the healing smoke toward the individuals. Known as smudging, this ceremony incorporates the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.

In religious rituals, a fire is lit. The fan waves the smoke — and a specific prayer — toward the Great Spirit above.

These fans average 16″ – 18