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Medium sized Leather Medicine Bag Made from Smooth top grain leather, these bags measure approx 3″ x 5″ plus 4″ of fringe at the bottom and have a long 32″ leather drawstring strap. Plenty long to tie off and be worn comfortably around the neck if desired. Acorn brown colored top grain leather. Made in USA by local artist EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIONIt is a Native American belief that all things have a life force or spirit, and that all are interconnected. Every plant, animal and stone are thought to influence life around it, just as the stars are thought to influence our lives.By wearing a medicine bag containing items of special influence or meaning, it is believed you can exert some control over your life. Charms or other items of significance were frequently added to one’s medicine bag over time.Some traditional Items of Influence are:Corn- for nourishment and good healthSage- for wisdom and good judgementCedar- for strength & longevityBeeswax- for fertilityTurquoise- for love and tranquilitySilver- for wealthCrystal- for powerOther items commonly added:Native American Birth Totems & StonesDec. 22-Jan 19th- Totem: Snow GooseStone: Smokey Quartz.Jan. 20-Feb. 18th- Totem: Otter Stone: LapisFeb. 19- March 20th-Totem: Cougar Stone: Amethyst.March 21- April 19th – Totem: Red Tail Hawk Stone: Red Tiger EyeApril 20- May 20th – Totem: Beaver Stone: Dark Green (Malachite)May 21st- June 20th – Totem: DeerStone: QuartzJune 21st – July 22nd – Totem: Flicker (Woodpecker)Stone: Moonstone.July 23rd – Aug. 22nd – Totem: Sturgeon Stone: Citrine.Aug. 23rd – Sept. 22nd – Totem: Brown Bear Stone: Carnelian.Sept. 23rd – Oct. 23rd – Totem: Raven Stone: AventurineOct. 24th – Nov. 21st – Totem: Snake Stone: GarnetNov. 22nd – Dec. 21st. – Totem: ElkStone: Turquoise. <img src=”https://ti2.auctiva.com/web/aswCredit.gif” border=”0″><br><a href=”https://auth.ebay.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=AUCTIVACORT1PCHF6D515E51ZQDYJ4&redirect_uri=Auctiva_Corpora-AUCTIVACORT1PCH-oxgahqg&response_type=code&state=eyJTZXNzaW9uSWQiOiJjcmVkTG5rIiwiUmV0dXJuVXJsIjpudWxsLCJJc1NpZ25pbmdVcFdpdGhFYmF5Ijp0cnVlLCJJc0ViYXlEaXJlY3RTaWdudXAiOnRydWV9&scope=https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.marketing.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.marketing https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.inventory.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.inventory https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.account.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.account https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.fulfillment.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.fulfillment https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.analytics.readonly&tt=1″ target=”_blank”><img src=”https://ti2.auctiva.com/images/sc1line0.gif” border=”0″></a>