“Hummingbird Feathers” 8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament Designed by Artist Carla Joseph   Authentic Indigenous Art Artist: Carla Joseph Cultural Background: Cree   In various Indigenous cultures, hummingbird feathers are highly prized and hold deep symbolic meaning, primarily representing love, beauty, joy, and healing. They are also seen as potent symbols of resilience, endurance, and hope in the face of adversity. Key meanings include: Messengers: Hummingbirds are widely considered messengers between the physical world and the spirit world, carrying thoughts and prayers to the Creator and bringing back blessings. Some traditions believe they carry the souls’ whispers of loved ones who have passed, offering reassurance and comfort. Healing and Good Luck: Many tribes view the hummingbird as a healer or spirit sent to help people, and its presence is often considered a sign of good luck, especially before major events like a journey. Its ability to “stitch” together what has been torn by time makes it a symbol of mending emotional wounds. Resilience and Adaptability: Despite their small size, hummingbirds are admired for their incredible strength, agility, and ability to travel vast distances. This symbolizes perseverance through challenges and the grace to adapt to difficult situations. Joy and the Sweetness of Life: Their attraction to the “sweetest nectar” of flowers serves as a reminder to seek out and savor the good in life, appreciate the present moment, and embrace joy and lightness of being. Devotion and Permanence: In some traditions, hummingbirds are depicted as mated pairs, symbolizing enduring love, devotion, and the continuity of life cycles. These glass ornaments are hand painted and are based on the artist’s original authentic indigenous art. They are 8 cm (3.15 in) in diameter and come in a box showcasing the image. Individually boxed for protection. The artist’s biography on the back of the box. The indigenous artist’s name, tribal affiliation, and title of the design appear on the box.   Artist Carla Joseph’s beautiful artwork can be found in many products, such as Art Cards, Prints, Mugs and more!   AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS PRODUCT: The artist or copyright holder has been paid a royalty for the sale of this product. MATERIALS: Glass, Paint, Metal DIMENSIONS: Item Size: 8 x 8 x 8 cm (3.15 x 3.15 x 3.15 in) Item Weight: 80g Box Size: 10 x 9.5 x 10.5 cm Box Weight: 96g DELIVERY: Items in stock will be shipped as soon as possible Backordered Items may take 3 – 4 weeks to ship out Designed in Canada   For more information about Indigenous Artist Carla Joseph     A Great way to display support for Indigenous Art!