<div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/sw/java.gif" border="0"><br><table align="center"><tr><td height="28px" valign="middle" align="center"><font face="arial" size="2"><b><a href="http://emporium.auctiva.com/mamavics2011" target="_blank">mamavics2011 store</a></b></font></td><td><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://emporium.auctiva.com/mamavics2011" target="_blank"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/sw/thumbgallery.gif" border="0"></a></td></tr></table></div> <img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/web/aswCredit.gif" border="0"><br><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/?how=scLnk0" target="_blank"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/images/sc1line0.gif" border="0"></a>Beautiful Relief Carved Wood Walking StickHand-made Native American -Navajo with makers Initials, date carved into caneK.D. 8-24-09 ( K. D. Wildflowers )Features a snake with turquoise eyes, buckskin leather, arrowhead, at thetop is a deer paw This wasrelief carved (hand-carved)from one piece of wood.The snake is an ancient symbol among indigenous people throughout the Americas. Often called the serpent, snake figures appear in Native American culture, art and religion. The symbolism of the snake relates to transformation, fertility, patience, feminine powers and healing. In many Native cultures, the snake is the deliverer of prayers as well as the birth sign of shamans. Snakes carry the petitions to the four corners of the earth into the Spirit World, requesting rain for the corn and crops to grow. In addition to bringing requests for rain and crops, snakes were thought to take requests for assistance with hunting, cure from snakebites and lightening shock. In art, the snake symbolizes lightning, a precursor to rain.In Native American legend the deer represents Gentleness, kindness and compassion & the feathers represent Good Luck to Both Giver and Receiver.Overall length of this walking stick is just over 64" & almost 2" thick so it is very sturdy for use. Looks great by the fireplace.If you love a "Good Find" . . . . . . . .Browse through our store.Please see my other listings, as there are lots of items like this one! I try to sell only the best collectibles, so you will cherish what you buy from me. I have lots of fun doing this, and I want you to have fun too.THANKYOU FOR LOOKING <div style="text-align:center"><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://mostpopular.sellathon.com/?id=AC1198870"><img src="http://www.sellathon.com/Resources/Images/countercredit.gif" border="0"></a></div>
