( 6x6 – Acrylic on board – CLICK HERE TO BID – Starting at $100 )
Dream catchers are believed to have originated from the Ojibwa Chippewa and Lakota nations. The Ojibwe word for dreamcatcher asabikeshiinh, means "spider," referring to the woven web inside the hoop. As the Ojibwe people continued to grow and spread out across the land, The Spider Woman, co-creator of all humanity, found it difficult to continue to protect and watch over all the members of the tribe as they migrated farther and farther away. This is why she created the first dreamcatcher. Many Native Americans believe that the night air is filled with dreams, both good and bad. When hung above the bed, good dreams pass through the web and gently slide down the feathers to comfort the sleeper below. Bad dreams are caught and dissolved by the light of day. Following her example, mothers and grandmothers create them to protect their families. Mine came from my Aunt Katie who is my godmother. I have attached to it feathers from the flicker woodpecker and the blue jay. Flickers are a symbol of spring and renewed hope for me, as they return at this time every year and tap out a message from nearly every stove pipe, gutter and tree trunk in the neighborhood seeking to attract the perfect mate. Hope springs eternal. Sweet dreams!
No comments:
Post a Comment