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Sacred Catlinite (Pipestone) Medicine Wheels by Alan Monroe, Oglala Lakota. These
stone medicine wheels are made of solid sacred catlinite (pipestone) that was
mined from Alan Monroe's mine at the national monument and shrine located in Pipestone
Minnesota. (See the photo below to see what the bottom of the medicine wheels looks like.) | |||||||||||
Paula says - "These medicine wheels are very substantial and so wonderful to hold and carry. I have a medium sized one that I carry in my jeans pocket where I can reach in and rub it or pull in out and carry it in my hand for a while. It has great healing energy. We have several of each size now, so if you want one that is more bright red or dark red, let me know and I'll pick through what we have. The 1 inch wheel makes a perfect addition to a medicine bag and the largest one is powerful on its own or could be added to a hanging."
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Alan Monroe has polished one side of the Medicine Wheels completely smooth and left the other side naturally rough (shown here) - a great contrast, like life itself. And it is as if the medicine wheel was just peeled out of the earth. Very special. Some of the stones have variegation of color which is called two-toned pipestone. Spots are spirit spots. | |||||||||||
Alan Monroe - Oglala Lakota Alan Monroe creates his Northern Plains artwork from hides, stone, leather, and wood. He learned the basics of quill working, weaponry, sculpting and pipe making from traditional and contemporary artisans in his family circle. He is a fifth generation pipe maker and considered by many to be a master pipe maker. In his sculptures, Monroe works with a variety of materials such as pipestone, bone, wood and alabaster. He creates small objects like fetishes to large pieces than can weigh hundreds of pounds. Al Monroe's work can be seen in many galleries and museums across the country and he has won many awards. Al Monroe was born in Hot Springs , South Dakota and is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He graduated from Hot Springs High School and studied business and art in Nebraska, Tennessee, and South Dakota. | |||||||||||
