Beaded Medicine Bag

Beaded Medicine Bag

In traditional First Nation culture, one of the most revered objects is the medicine bag (or bundle). These beautiful handmade beaded medicine bags are used in precise rituals for various purposes. The medicine bags or bundles are opened only on special religious occasions and contain special stones, herbs, or any object of importance and meaning to the wearer. The items in a medicine bag were gathered owing to their believed healing power or supernatural abilities. Once the items were assembled, the bags held special powers for their owner.