Each rustic cross is made from the sacred wood of the chonta palm tree or Chonta Duro. Shamans have been known to use the sharp long spikes found on chonta tree trunks as "darts" to take out evil spirits which cause illness. The staffs carried by some Shamans are also made of chonta wood. This cross makes a great piece for your altar, sacred space or to use as part of your despacho offerings.Sold individually. Choice of available sizes. Handmade in Peru.
A beautiful heart shape, lovingly carved, from the wood of the intriguing Palo Santo. Also know as the Holy Stick tree, which represents both the life-force creating Mother and cycle of dissolution. Use these hearts on your personal altar or other space to represent these archetypes and enjoy the gentle fragrance which emanates from them.
The curanderos of the Peruvian northern coast use staffs like this one, as implements during their healing ceremonies with their mesas. Such staffs are arranged in an upright row at the head of this ceremonial altar along with swords or long knives. Holding the energy of each of the shaman’s many helpful, healing saints and spirits, these staffs are used also as a part of the all-night San Pedro Ceremony.
Hand carved from the wood of sturdy chonta palm in Peru.
Lovingly hand Carved Palo Santo wood statues of St. Anthony. St. Anthony is popular in Peruvian culture and he is the Patron Saint associated with the return of lost articles and missing persons. St. Anthony statuettes are also carried for the return of a lost lover. Made in Peru.
A beautiful angel shape, lovingly carved, from the wood of the intriguing Palo Santo. This wood is also known as the Holy Stick tree, which represents both the life-force creating Mother and cycle of dissolution.
Please allow for slight variations in color and pattern due to the hand made nature of these angels carved from natural material. Sold individually. Enjoy the gentle fragrance which emanates from them.
The curanderos of the Peruvian northern coast use staffs like this one, as implements during their healing ceremonies with their mesas. Such staffs are arranged in an upright row at the head of this ceremonial altar along with swords or long knives. Holding the energy of each of the shaman’s many helpful, healing saints and spirits, these staffs are used also as a part of the all-night San Pedro Ceremony.
Hand carved from the wood of sturdy chonta palm in Peru.
Owl & Horseshoe staff has one-half-inch missing wood from the owl's side (not shown in the photo).
Reaper & Horseshoe staff has one-inch missing wood at the end of the staff (not shown in photo). These staffs are still beautiful and functional.
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The curanderos of the Peruvian northern coast use staffs like this one, as implements during their healing ceremonies with their mesas. Such staffs are arranged in an upright row at the head of this ceremonial altar along with swords or long knives. Holding the energy of each of the shaman’s many helpful, healing saints and spirits, these staffs are used also as a part of the all-night San Pedro Ceremony.
