Ceremonial Prayer Fans |
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Prayer fans are used in various ways. One of the most common ways it is used is for the smudging ceremony. In the ceremony negative energy is released through sage and cedar smoke, sweetgrass is used to bring in positive energy. The prayer fans are hand made from deer buckskin and turkey feathers or plumes. They are decorated with turquoise (for protection), deer antler (unity), or abalone (to reflect bad medicine). They also have fringe and come in various styles. ![]() Single Feather Fan ![]() Beaded Single Feather Fans ![]() Double Feather Fans ![]() Wing Fans |