FREE: Kachina Doll Harpy Eagle Prayer Doll Native American Shamanism

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I made this doll out of paper mache many years ago and he has lived on my altar ever since. He has served me well, carrying prayers to spirits for me. It is time to let him serve another, however. I ask that whoever bid on this guy have full intention to take very good care of him and treat him with respect please!

Kachina Dolls are visual representations of the invisible spirits that assist in the rigors of life. Kachina dolls are not gods, but the symbolic representations, in human form, of the spirits of plants, animals, birds, places or ancestors. Kachinas are spirits, often of animals, who carry the prayers of the people. Kachinas represent the spirits of created beings like the soaring eagle and the cunning wolf.

The eagle has LOTS of meanings to many different cultures. I chose the Harpy eagle because its bizarre head feathers remind me of a crown, making this the king of the eagles to me.

Eagles are considered direct messengers to the great creators in many Native American tribes. They carry prayers where they need to go. It is a symbol of courage and strength.

The Eagle is a symbol of the air, but has strong legs to walk on the earth and often lives near the water for food, making it able to span the realms and teach humans balanced growth.

For those who practice other cultures, here is some eagle lore:

In Celtic, Norse, and Gaelic cultures Eagles were often depicted as protectors, symbolized courage, and were revered for their powers of sight. The God Lleu turned into an eagle instead of dying when he was injured, and Odin also can shift to eagle form. Two Eagles are said to protect the tomb of King Arthur, and Eagles are sometimes associated with the Death God Beli.

In Greek culture, the Eagle is often depicted as Zeus’s carrier of thunder and was thought to be the only bird that lived on Mt. Olympus. It is a symbol of leadership and fertility. Zeus, in one myth, transformed into an Eagle to catch the subject of his desire.