Powerful Snake medicine, a medicinal garment accessory designed by Noel, worn as a collar by wāhine Taketake with a purpose. Perfect to add for ceremonial wear and regalia dependant on the situation.
The Snake in Native culture has varying meanings and warnings that are good or bad, positive or negative. Some of Snake’s stories teach humans valuable lessons and some are ancient prophecies depending on the beliefs of different cultures.
The symbolism of the Snake depicted represents lightning because Snakes are the physical manifestation of lightning on earth, connected to the waterbeings that bring sustenance to land and people. The shape of a crooked Snake depicts a lightning bolt, recognised by many other cultures around the world and known to some as the Rainbow Serpent.
As a kaitiaki or guardian, the Snake is an important symbol of rebirth, transformation and healing. The shedding of it’s skin is the celebration of new life, growth and change.
Additional information
Weight
0.2 kg
Dimensions
50 × 38 × 0.1 cm
Colour
Red, White
Brand
Noel Herkes Tekai
Noel Herkes Tekai acknowledges her own intuition and dream space as a source of storytelling that informs her textiles, puppetry, drawing, performance, sculpture and photography/film. Her practice approach is an ongoing process of balancing self-discipline and deep rest, integral to her healing and ability to maintain her art practice during her battle with cancer. The succession of handwork skills as spiritual and cultural preservation is a traditional practice upheld by Noel’s family in their indigenous culture. As a predominantly self-taught artist, Noel considers herself fortunate to have wildly creative and supportive parents. Noel focuses on the significance of presenting and preserving Indigenous-American styles and traditions, creating works that amplify indigenous symbolism and cultural visibility.
“The thing that keeps me going, honestly, is that there is maybe someone out there, another very marginalised person like myself, looking for pathways and somehow what I do will help.”
Snake Medicine Collars
$260.00
Description
Title: Snake Medicine Collars
Artist: Noel Herkes Tekai nee Bennetto
Iwi: Chiricahua Nde Apache, Indigenous-Mexican
Matū: Denim, bias binding, textile ink
Size: One Size, fits all
Dimensions: 0.2kg – 500 X 380 X 1 mm
Description: Medicine Collars
Powerful Snake medicine, a medicinal garment accessory designed by Noel, worn as a collar by wāhine Taketake with a purpose. Perfect to add for ceremonial wear and regalia dependant on the situation.
The Snake in Native culture has varying meanings and warnings that are good or bad, positive or negative. Some of Snake’s stories teach humans valuable lessons and some are ancient prophecies depending on the beliefs of different cultures.
The symbolism of the Snake depicted represents lightning because Snakes are the physical manifestation of lightning on earth, connected to the waterbeings that bring sustenance to land and people. The shape of a crooked Snake depicts a lightning bolt, recognised by many other cultures around the world and known to some as the Rainbow Serpent.
As a kaitiaki or guardian, the Snake is an important symbol of rebirth, transformation and healing. The shedding of it’s skin is the celebration of new life, growth and change.
Additional information
Red, White
Brand
Noel Herkes Tekai
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