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Catch your good dreams, wear ornaments for good luck and prosperity, and swing the bullroarer to release its musical, magical properties! Many tribal cultures believe that spirit is everywhere even in ordinary objects. For centuries, the objects in this kit have been in everyday use, each one imbued with magical meaning by the people who originally created it. Now children can relive this experie... More

Catch your good dreams, wear ornaments for good luck and prosperity, and swing the bullroarer to release its musical, magical properties! Many tribal cultures believe that spirit is everywhere even in ordinary objects. For centuries, the objects in this kit have been in everyday use, each one imbued with magical meaning by the people who originally created it. Now children can relive this experience in their own homes by assembling and using these beautiful and fascinating icons from all over the globe. A full-color illustrated picture book with photographs introduces readers to the cultures they are about to encounter, including tribal geography, history, lifestyle, and legends. Complete instructions for making each object follow, and contained in the elegant, sturdy component box are all the materials needed, including: colorful beads, amulets (a Tanfouk bead and the Figa Hands of Protection), leather, twine, sticks, wood, sandpaper, yarn, metal ring, needle, thread, and feathers. Each component has been carefully researched and sourced with respect to the beliefs and taboos of its culture of origin, and synthetic products have been avoided whenever possible. Parents also will like the reusable box with its magnetic closure, which may help keep all materials neatly together between craft sessions. Filled with good wishes, this deluxe package makes a wonderful gift item for craft-lovers and magic-appreciators of all ages. Laurie Dolphin is the author of Our Journey from Tibet and other award-winning books for children.

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