Native American Traditional Beaded Turtle Shell Medicine Bag Paul St John ~NICE - $55 - (Bridgewater, ME)

Here is a beautiful traditional turtle shell medicine bag handmade by my dear friend Paul St. John a member of the Mohawk Tribe. Paul lives in Northern Maine near his mother's lands of the Micmac (Mi’kmaq) and Maliseet people. There photo is of Paul, that I took at the Pleasant Point Reservation( Passamaquoddy Tribe)Pow Wow, in Perry Maine. Paul is a gifted traditional artist of native baskets, beadwork and more. *This is the shell of a Red Eared Slider, it is not an endangered or threatened species.* This bag is made of a carapace, or upper turtle shell 4" long and 3 3/4" wide. It has been decorated with seed beads of blues, red and porcupine quills.Total length with the beads is 5 3/4" Soft deerskin is made into a pouch which fits neatly on the shell. The necklace is 18" and has 2 glass blue beads. The neck cord can be tied to your desired length.A very nice personal sized turtle medicine bag to hold your herbs and special items. The Turtle Clan (A'no':wara) The TURTLE CLAN is one of the principal clans of the Mohawks. They are the protectors of the environment. The Turtle Symbolizes Symbol of the world, of Mother Earth, and that all life grows out of her shell.Ability to stay grounded, even in moments of disturbances and chaosSlowing down, pacing yourselfDetermination, persistenceEmotional strength and understandingAncient wisdomThe turtle is also linked to the spirit of the water and the fluid nature of emotions. Shipping includes insurance *Payment is expected within 3 days* ~Feedback is important so when you leave me feedback I will do the same for you. We are a non-smoking householdWe have fur and feathered friends so a stray hair could be found in packaging,keep that in mind Returns Only if item has been misrepresented - Buyer pays shipping with tracking & insurance, provides tracking number and returns in same condition.

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