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Smudging is a cleansing ceremony in which sage or cedar is burned and the smoke is fanned onto a person, object, or area.This fan is made with macaw parrot feathers that I won off this listia..All the feathers that I use have been steamed and sanitized.the fan is 8 inches long.This beautiful fan is very colorful and cheerful. The two main feathers are a striking blue on the front side and red on the back side.
This fan makes a beautiful ceremonial smudge fan or an interesting conversation piece.
It also moves smoke very well.
happy bidding..MEASURES 8 INCHES LONG. ****GIN = I WILL ENCLOSE A BAG OF FLAT CEDAR >> Burning cedar is often used for smudging or blessing, as an alternative to sage.
When an elder wants to bless or heal someone, a feather is used to fan cedar or sage smoke over them.
During ceremony, if a gift is to be given, it is first blessed with cedar smoke.
Spiritual instruments such as the Sacred Pipe, drums and feathers are passed through cedar smoke for purification before use.
Cedar smoke is an excellent way to purify crystals.
If there has been an illness or upset in a home, burning cedar will help clear away the negative energy.
If you regularly build fires in your fireplace, offer cedar to the fire as a blessing and honoring. It will help you build a relationship with fire, one of the most powerful and magical of the elements.