'Moon & Whale' Spirit Catcher

The Power Within Moon and Whales will begin to come alive with the handcraftsmanship of my husband, Albano, who will create the 18” metal frame design for the moon.

 With the frame complete, I will begin to wrap the glittering silver and grey strips of suede that will reflect the moon and whale’s energy down to Mother Earth.

As I commence the weaving process, I will select the white waxed sinew that will be strategically woven into the killer whales’ dorsal fins with tiny, deep black glass beads.

As I complete the dorsal fins, my next weaving process will incorporate deep blue beads that will represent the earth’s oceans connected by the moon’s powerful energy to regulate our tides.  

The final weave will be the continuation with very brightly lit, finely cut, ab finish clear glass beads, forming the moon’s gleaming energy down to Mother Earth, generously allowing her planet to flourish.

• 15.5" round

Below information is about the creation process and materials used.

Nancy A. Luis’s dreamcatchers are all handmade with high-quality materials using an array of glass beads, feathers, semiprecious stones, handmade wood features, shells, and many other materials she will weave into her work.

 To start with, Nancy’s dreamcatcher frames are all shaped and hand-welded with various metal thicknesses by her husband, Albano.

Upon completion, Nancy then wraps the entire frame with various strips of leather, suede, and/or deer hide.

From there, Nancy begins weaving, using a waxed string called sinew. Traditionally, sinew was taken from the Buffalo stomach and was used as a string for many purposes, such as the dreamcatchers.  Today, sinew is a synthetic material and comes in various forms.

Lastly, Nancy will write various stories consisting of dreams, intuition, or life experiences that are taking place on Mother Earth. 

We are all one - we must care for Mother Earth and allow her to revitalize for future generations to come.