Future Primitive

Walk Softly on the Earth

2009-06-18T01:16:00.000-07:00

Shaman's Turtle Satchel

- $40.00 -

Every shaman needs their witchdoctor's Bag of Tricks.
I present to you, the Turtle Shell Satchel.

Crafted with an unusually beautiful moss-green 'Red Ear Slider' turtle shell, smoked Whitetail Deer skin leather, Abalone shell closure and four Whitetail Deer toes representing spirit guidance from the four directions, as a charm to assist you in walking the Beauty way.

Not a few of my teachers over the years have started my apprenticeship with a new bag to later hold my Shamanic Tools, my Shaman Tech. The bag is a container for the potent energies surrounding your sacred items. It keeps them safe from the world, and the world safe from them. It also provides a sense of heightened sacredness to
anything within such an honored vessel.

Turtle teaches us to act with wisdom. Wisdom is knowing when to act, and when not to.
Turtle is slow to act but diligent, persistent and above all deliberate about her movements.
Deer can teach us Grace through Strength, and Strength in Grace.. to act in beauty, to be aware of the world around us, and to reflect the beauty in that place.

Abalone is a symbol of Wealth similar to Wampum, but in this case it is a disc similar to the Sun which Raven stole from 'He-Who-Would-Hide-The-Sun' in Pacific Northwest mythology.
It is connected with the Sea and the Waters of the World, but it is also a shining jewel brought from the darkness below.

This bag is a good size to carry a few medicinal tinctures, a few crystals, and a small feather fan.
It has a hand-braided strap to wear over your shoulder, or tied around your waist.
The bag within the turtle shell was hand-sewn and finished with black ink around the seams.
May it carry you forward in a Beauty Way;

13" x 6" x 3"

Heart Beat of the World

2009-06-18T00:44:00.001-07:00

Primordial Shaman's Turtle Drum

- $189.00 -

The original guide to carry the shaman forth into the Aether Worlds on her Journey.
The Drum beat calls us home, within to ourselves so that we may connect with the

Divine All at our center.

Inspired by Iroqouis and Saami cultures, this drum uses a large Turtle Shell as it's frame, creating an oval shape common to Northern European traditions.

The Turtle is the great Mother Earth, the foundation for the continents according to many indigenous peoples of the planet. She is the keeper of ancient wisdom; indeed, the shell from this Snapper Turtle has changed little in the several millions of years since it was first put to use.

The hide is from a naturally deceased Horse.
The mongolian shamans say that they ride 'wind horses' into the next world to mediate with spirits. The resonance from this drum can be thought of as vibratory 'Wind Horses,' carrying you past your mundane limitations and the illusory world.
Spiritwalking with a Horse-hide drum is a powerful and blessed endeavor.

I have painted on the inside of this drum head, a traditional and pan-cultural symbol of a line with a jagged edge. This means many things; 1) The two hemisphers of the Brain, 2) The illusory veil between this world and the Spirit world.. that line where we Shamans tread, 3) Divine powers flowing through the drum and into it's weilder, 4) Powers of the Mountain Spirits.. made from the rising crust on the shell of the Great Mother Turtle who holds up the earth.

In the center of the head of this drum I have created a small, pin-sized Spirit Hole to allow the spirits to enter and leave the drum in your use. I have used spirit holes on drums before, to breathe in the high spiritual vibration and exhale it into my client, a stone, or anything needing especially strong energy to be directly imbued upon it.
One can also exhale smoke from sacred plants and herbs into this spirit hole, to fill the drum with your particular medicine for the ceremony. Tobacco would be used well in this way.
The hollow within the shell of the turle and the hide of the drum is a dwelling place.
The spirit hole is the door.

I crafted this drum by hand during a storm system lasting many days. It carries the powers of the Thunder Spirits; the Thunder Horses, and it will bring many blessings to whoever keeps it.

16" x 14" x 5"

Plunder the Tribal Loot

2008-11-20T18:39:00.000-08:00

I am excited to be a part of two upcoming Visionary Art events in December:

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First is the 'Tribal Loot Trunk Show' on December 6th from 1-6pm, organised by myself and hosted by the -

Casa Luna School of Music & Wizardry7321 12th Ave NE - Seattle, WA http://www.myspace.com/casalunaschoolofmusicwizardry

Confirmed artists include:
.: Fuzzy Faerie Headwear by Lola
.: Faery Shaman Art & Staves by Inga West
.: Tree Inspirations by Seb Barnett
.: Tribal Henna Body Art by Eve Anderson
.: Mystical Crystal Jewelry from Elke Wiethorn & Mariah Reed
.: Herbal Alchemics from Isaac Marcum
.: Future Primitive Shaman Tech by Djani (yours truly)
.: Lotus Luxuries-Custom Apparel by Angel Fraley

DJ line-up includes
.: Iotus
.: DJ Oball
.: Mariah (tentative)
.: DJ Divinorum (tentative)

This will be a truly inspirational event; There will be two floors of vending, DJs on the main floor as well as a Hookah lounge for you on the lower floor.. Epic Loot, Wizard Gear, live DJs and sharing local intentional art with friends and family.

If you would like to attend, please do email me at scionessence@gmail.com

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Second is the 'Bizarre Bazaar' hosted by Hendrik von Rennsburgh and Isaac Marcum at the -

Trancendant Church of Bass - 920 Elliot - Seattle, WA December 13th, 3-7pm
For more info visit http://bizaarbazaar.webs.com/

The Bizarre Bazaar is a collaboration of local artists to help support creativity and sustainability in our communities. We are inspired to create this alternative market to share our local crafts, clothing, and other epic loot.

The space is also going to be full of AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL and unique work. Come check it out! Rarely will you find so many uniquely amazing and powerful creations in one space at the same time.

I know that the Church of Bass is still looking for artist submissions, so if you have amazing work to sell and would like a booth, contact Isaac at alchemyofherbs@gmail.com

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That's it for now - expect to see more sacred Shamanic regalia appearing on this blog in the very near future, or find me at one of these tribal markets near you.

//Djani

Crane Bag - The Celtic Shaman's Medicine Bag

2008-11-11T17:21:00.000-08:00

Druid's 'Crane Bag' made with white --Braintan Deer-- and Quartz Crystal point closure.

Designed to be worn as a hip-bag/pouch, this is ideal for carrying your herbal tinctures, magickal stones, sacred herbs and etc. In mine I keep a pocket-knife for gathering plants, purifying herbs, stones, and my wallet with ID - what is a druid if not practical?

.:The bag's shape was inspired by the Acorn, fruit of the tree from which Druid's get their name.
.:The color White is a color of high spiritual attainment and the traditional color of a Druid's ceremonial attire
.:The Clear Quartz Crystal is charged to expand and enhance your mystical powers at all times while being worn with intention.

The deer was taken for food and his hide prepared in the old way, his spirt was offered prayers and asked for his blessing.

:: $30 ::

Desert Sage

2008-11-11T17:16:00.000-08:00

This High Desert sage was wildcrafted and wrapped by shamans in the scrub desert of Eastern Washington.

Extremely fragrant, very potent sage - perfect for smudging, clearings and blessings.

8-9" Cotton-wrapped wands in the sacred color of life and vitality.

:: $5 per wand ::

Wing of the Merkabah

2008-11-11T17:07:00.001-08:00

Feather Fans are an excellent tool for extending your field of energy, calling spirits, cleansing stagnant energy from an area or a person through the Smudging ceremony.

This feather fan is made of the whole wing from a Golden Pheasant, with goat fur accent and a smoked White Tail deer handle and fringe. On the handle is a gold-toned Merkabah Disc to facillitate connection to and expansion of your Aura, your Body of Light.

The size of this fan [approx. 10"x4"] makes it perfect for the traveling shaman, it fits comfortably inside of your drum bag or your tool kit. It is also excellent at fanning smoke, which it was designed for.

One of a Kind piece.

:: $25 ::

Solar Storm

2008-11-11T16:55:00.000-08:00

This is my first crystal wrap using Copper Wire. Copper was used for it's enhancement of energetic flow, and it worked - this is quite a magickal piece.

The crystal is a bright gold double-terminited Citrine but is also a Celestial Dream quartz, with hundreds of rainbow occlusions throughout. The wild copper 'vines' enmesh and surround the stone, giving it the look of being suspended.

This piece certainly gets the energy flowing in the right direction - it is a good choice for creativity, protection, communication and prosperity.

:: $13 ::

Shaman Tech

2008-11-09T22:45:00.000-08:00

Greetings,

This is the culmination and the beginning of a process to share the insights from my journeys with the spirits and this living earth.

Through the crafting of items of power I am sharing the personal legend with you - carry on the item, it's enchantment, and allow the wild magic to flow through you and out into the world.

I call what I offer here 'Shaman Tech' for two reasons;
:1: Understand 'Technology' as tools, knowledge and wisdom. That is precisely what ritual artefacts are; spiritual technology, tools to enhance and empower you as a spiritual being.
:2: As a Shaman working within a modern, technologically based culture, I must work within the culture to fulfill my duties to it. In my culture of personal expression and spiritual connection through Electronica, I offer the name Shaman Tech to describe that which is deeply magical and intentional within our urban communities.. those heeding the call of their ancients.

I invite the opportunity to share my Shamanic Technology with you on your spiritual quest and your spiritual practice, these tools are made from the Spirits and are brought to you with much intention.

Blessings,

//Djani