Hand Made Native American Apache Indian Ceremonial Box

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Cynthia Whitehawk - Apache
Turtle Spirit Medicine Box
Smudge Box - Jewelry Box
HK Item #SBX52

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Turtle Spirit Ceremonial Smudge Prayer Jewelry Box

Cynthia Whitehawk - "Mother Earth Turtle Spirit carries the message to humanity on her shell, for healing and protection: Sacred Four Directions Medicine Wheel with Feather Shield creating a vortex of energy and protection."

Size

19 " outside circumference;
6 " diameter
4 1/2" tall including knob

Hallmark

Signed, dated and named by artist.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.

Artist
 Cynthia Whitehawk, Apache

The ceremonial art designs are pyrographed (burned) onto the gourd, then dyed and painted.

Turtle Spirit Ceremonial Smudge Prayer Jewelry Box

Turtle Spirit Ceremonial Smudge Prayer Jewelry Box

Knob made from natural tumbled
polished Apache Tear.

 

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Turtle Spirit Medicine Box
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Paula says -

"This incredibly beautiful work of art was entirely hand crafted, carved, wood burned, and painted. There are no is no glue-on decals, no tracings or appliqués used.

"This lidded gourd is a one-of-a-kind box, designed, carved, wood burned and painted all by hand and in ceremonial spirit by Apache artist Cynthia Whitehawk. This is a big thick, strong gourd making a wonderful natural box. A perfect place to store your smudging supplies, jewelry or other sacred objects."

Turtle Spirit Ceremonial Smudge Prayer Jewelry Box

There is a clear turquoise cabochon in the center of each Medicine Wheel.

How I MadeThis Box

"Each gourd (gourd is another of Mother Nature's wood items) is grown and crafted with respect and ceremony. PYROGRAPHY is used - carving into the surface with fire. Followed by using archival quality dyes, paints & sealer to accent the design, letting the beauty of the natural gourd shine through." - Cynthia Whitehawk

Turtle Spirit Ceremonial Smudge Prayer Jewelry Box

From Apache Artist Cynthia Whitehawk

MY MISSION: We are thankful and honored to be able to respect the Spirits of the plants, animals and Mother Earths elements who give themselves and continue their life as healing tools for us. We offer these tools for Spiritual expression, to be in balance with Mother Earth and one's self.

TURTLE - Nurturer, Protector, Mother Energy, Mother Earth. Turtle's medicine includes connection with Great Spirit, journeys of discovery, patience, feminine strength, power to heal female diseases, inspiration, protecting oneself snd others, self-reliance, and tenacity, longevity.

MEDICINE WHEEL - The Medicine Wheel represents American Indian Spirituality - the journey each individual must take to find his or her path. The Medicine Wheel is based on the four cardinal directions and the four sacred colors. A circle represents life; at the center of the circle is the eternal fire.

APACHE TEARS - Apache Tears are a type of Obsidian that is often translucent when held up to the light. They are formed when hot lava shoots into the air and quickly solidified before hitting the ground. Apache Tears have many of the same healing qualities as regular black obsidian. Obsidian is a grounding and protective stone. It is used to clear away negative energies, helping to remove not only negativity experienced in the environment, but also that of one's own emotions, such as anger, jealousy, greed, and resentment. Obsidian is also used to free energy blockages and relieve stress by bringing opportunities for positive change into a person's awareness.

MINIATURES - The techniques used in the creation of this one of a kind art are the most difficult to master. Miniature pyrography (carving with fire) takes the utmost of patience, a precise clear vision, as well as an extremely delicate hand. Not only is miniature work the most difficult, but the most time consuming, add to that working on a slick rounded surface which requires the highest of skill. This art is extremely rare and only practiced by the most gifted of people.

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