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The Mandellas I create have a special meaning and mood. They are a variation of a dance shield once used by the Plains Indians.
They are thought to bring the owner good luck and prosperity. They are each unique and different.
The beauty of each piece is found in the heart of that person’s soul the Mandella has touched.
It is my thought that the Mandella represents our lives, the changes that come to us, the blessings the creator brings us.
The Mandella is made of all natural fibers.
Feathers from our winged relations, the hoop is bittersweet vine. It reflects our lives, our bitter times and our sweet times.
The fur is rabbit, the humble messenger of peace. The wool from the sheep, bearing its warmth and love.
Sometimes different woodland cones are added, Alder, Spruce, Hackmatack, and Pine, representing the gift of seed from our forest.
The moss on the Mandella is called licken; it feeds our deer roaming our woods in the winter.
This Mandella represents life and changes that come to us, and the good luck I hope to GIFT to you! May good fortune and prosperity grace your lodge.
My Mandella range from 23 inches to 4 feet.
The Mandellas I create are very labor intensive. Taking any where from a week to a month
to design. It is all hand made and no two ever come out the same way. I only use natural fibers and no plastic.
The beads are glass and sometimes I use semi-precious stones and fresh water pearl.
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A White Wolf Talking To Grandmother Moon Asking For HealingLength 48"$300.00 |
Deer MandellaLength 48"$300.00 |
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HealingLength 48"$300.00 |
Peacock (1)Length 25"$175.00 |
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Peacock (2)Length 25"$175.00 |
ButterflyLength 36"$252.00 |
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OwlLength 36"$252.00 |
MandellaLength 24"$168.00 |
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The Horse Shoe CrabLength 36"$252.00 |
The White Wolf Talking To Grandfather SunLength 24"$168.00 |
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MandellaLength 24"$168.00 |
MandellaLength 24"$168.00 |
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