Description

This 2 5/8 inch medicine wheel is the perfect size for a car mirror ornament.

The hoop is completely wrapped in glass seed beads. It is decorated with cowry shells and imitation eagle feathers. The beads holding the feathers are craft beads.

This is a one-of-a-kind hand crafted item, made in the USA by a member of the Blackfeet tribe in Browning, Montana. The one shown is the one you will receive.

The overall length, including the hoop and feathers is approximately 8 inches, not including the hanger strap. The hanger strap is made from artificial sinew.

This item can be shipped internationally, but be sure to check with your local customs office to make sure this item can be imported to your country. Some countries, such as New Zealand, do not allow the importation of feathers, so it is always best to check. We will not be responsible for items seized by customs.

The medicine wheel is an important cultural symbol for most american indian tribes. The Medicine Wheel is representative of American Indian Spirituality. It symbolizes the individual journey we each must take to find our own path.

Within the Medicine Wheel are The Four Cardinal Directions and the Four Sacred Colors. The Circle represents the Circle of Life and the Center of the Circle, the Eternal Fire.

The circle represents unity, continuity, infinity, completeness, and wholeness.

The four directions represent the four seasons, four sacred colors, four natural elements, and the four phases in each person’s life. Four also signifies union, because it is made up of pairs.

White represents the north, spiritual elders, winter, creatures that crawl, air, death, and rebirth. The north is ruled by the Wolf.

Yellow represents the East, spring, physical birth, earth, creatures that fly, harmony, kindness and forgiveness. The east is ruled by the Eagle.

Red represents the South, summer, love, motherhood, teenagers, survival, the 4-legged creatures, fire, and mental balance. The south is ruled by Buffalo.

Black represents the West, fall, emotions, two-legged creatures and those that swim, and water. The west is ruled by Bear.