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Native American Hand Painted Feathers
Native American hand painted feathers is a unique Indian wall art that you will enjoy in your western decor. The painted feathers are usually made up of a group of three feathers. These hand-crafted feathers are joined together at the quill end with leather lace and a metal Concho with beading and smaller feathers for decoration. There is even a leather loop for the painted feathers to be hung on your wall. Each bundle of feathers is one-of-a-kind and never painted the same way twice.
This unusual canvas of feathers really creates a beautiful unique western wall art that will enhance your western theme. Your guests may even be envy that they did not think of it first. I know of someone that loved their painted feathers so much that they attached them to a Native American hand crafted wreath for their front door for all to see and enjoy. It is great when you find something as small and unique as painted feathers to attain for your own western decor. They will truly be a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection of western or Native American treasures. You may place these painted feathers anywhere on a shelf, desk or table to be a special addition in your southwestern home.
You may like to use these hand painted feathers for ceremonial purposes, healing or dance. These unique painted feathers are popularly used as prayer fans among the American Indians, some use as Native American jewelry and others for smudging. With the painted feathers used as prayer fans, they had a significant role to play in the Native American Church. The prayer fans were used while they sang and prayed. They were then used as a part of the dance ceremony in the Pow Wows. The smudging fans that have been used for many years will create the airflow around the fire and purify the key elements for any ceremony. The American Indians have known how to paint feathers for generations.
The bundle of painted feathers each has their own unique scene from nature. You may come to love the wonderful wildlife that has been painted so perfectly on its unusual canvas of feathers. If landscapes and Native American daily life scenes is your desire, you will love how these painted feathers really brings your decor to life. Each scene truly tells a story of its own, whether it is the Eagle flying over the Indian village or the buffalo grazing on the plains. It is wonderful how you can bring something from outside to feel right at home inside. You will love how each bundle of painted feathers are painted with Native American symbols of Native life.
Another wonderful fact about these handcrafted feathers is that they are naturally shed bird feathers from the fowls in the air. You may not know, but the bundle of painted feathers are made up of right and/or left feathers. That would make since, if not, those crazy birds would be flying in circles all the time. This immaculate piece of Native art will certainly create an intriguing western style to your southwestern home.
You will love these painted feathers as a part of your Indian wall art for your southwestern home or to play that significant role during a ceremony. They will bring history, culture, and heritage right in your home just by their distinguished style and appearance. These authentic painted feathers will make you feel good knowing you have the only one its unique design. Painted feathers hung on the wall or placed on a shelf will create an exceptional Native American style in your beautiful southwestern home.
About the Author
Craig Chambers is an authority on Native American Hand Painted Feathers who offers free articles and information through his website, blog and online store.
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