Indian Shaman's Medicine Pouch

Indian Shamans Medicine Pouch with feather and gem stones on necklace cord Hand crafted suede pouch up to 3" inches / 7cm deep, and can be worn round the neck like a necklace or carried in your purse/wallet/pocket. Assorted coloured suede (our choice supplied).
Complete with information tag.

The American Indian medicine bag was always carried by the medicine man. The Medicine Man was the next most important member of the tribe after the chief, he was responsible for the healing of the sick and injured, predicting the future and driving away evil spirits.

Each of the contents of the bag has a specific purpose and their meaning is symbolised by the charm. The cloth was used as a symbol of healing, the stones characterize strength, the type of stone selected was based on both the type of the illness and the position of the member within the tribe, the turquoise blue is the traditional stone of the indian, the stick was used to drive away evil spirits, the seeds symbolize the seeds of life and were used for fertility, growth and longevity. The feather is the symbol of free spirit.

With the right mix, the medicine man could not only achieve miraculous healing, but could also bring about an important balance and harmony in life.