Description
Gourd represents the earth, and the handle area is the axis of the Hero Twins, iconic figures of ancient Mayan lore who help keep the earth spinning. Of the squash family, gourd or askutasguash, has the honor of being the seed carrier, Divine Mother and the spark of life.
The Feathers represent freedom and expansion. The Beads of Bone + Horn enhance one’s strength, power, wisdom and dignity. They represent our ancestors, the cycle of death and rebirth, the masculine principles, earth and fire and the medicine of the Shape-Shifter.
Copper is a symbol of wealth, regarded as a powerful material that is part of both the natural and supernatural worlds. It is linked to supernatural beings, origin stories, and ideas of protection, health, wealth and prestige.
