Handmade Native American Medicine Bags

Handmade with deerskin by Lance Many Crows, a Native American of Chiricahua Apache descent. He was born in Florida and was influenced by his maternal grandmother while living with her in New Mexico. Lance traveled extensively throughout the world, educating himself on many of the world's religions and cultures. Lance most loved being/living in the western mountains of Maine.

in Native American culture, items are placed inside the small bag that holds a spiritual significance to the wearer. These bags and their contents are thought to possess a strong tie to the owner and nature.

They hold specially chosen items such as herbal plants and stones. Worn by most Indians for personal uses, these bags are a traditional part of the Native American culture. The most popular size of a medicine bag is very small and can be worn around the neck.

To maintain personal harmony which consists of the spiritual, physical and the supernatural, many people choose to wear a medicine bag. The contents of a medicine bag will change throughout life as the needs of an individual change. Items of importance to the wearer are placed in the bag such as various herbs. Some of these can be found in nature and the everyday experiences of men. They could be classified into the plant kingdom, animal kingdom, mineral kingdom and the things seen in the world of man.

The appeal of Native American medicine bags has become widespread and it is being used now by many as a form of protection and a source of power. They can not only wear them but also place them wherever they want and even under the pillow while they sleep. These important bags are made of very soft leather.

To enhance the supernatural and spiritual abilities of the wearer, healers often use the contents to perform the ritual known as vision quest. It would then promote an increase in physical strength, agility, skills in fighting as well as healing. The intense spiritual connections and beliefs in the supernatural make Native Americans really interesting and the use of various kinds of herbs in a specialized pouch makes the experience more grounded because for Native Americans, the connection between nature and spirituality are very tightly knit. To enhance the quality of life of the individual, every herb or item used responds to a certain kind of spiritual euphoria to attain something desired.

The allure of the Native American medicine bag is still present. Having a Native Indian medicine bag is something of homage to the beautiful culture as well as hand craftsmanship of the great American Indians of the United States. See our Native American Medicine Bag gallery.

Bags have various measurements 4.5" wide, 5" tall not including fringe, see photo of actual bag shown.This is for one bag. The bag is pictured in this photo. Authentic Native American, Tribe: Chiricahua Apache.