In traditional shamanism a whip is considered an indispensable attribute. It is used for many different purposes such as; purifying energyfields from people or locations, expelling evil spirits, directing the energy before or during rituals, protection and opening beneficial pathways and channels.
For different purposes, there can be different types of whips, but also a multifunctional 'kamcha' with colorful cotton braids (or a mix of cotton-, leather-, and horsehair braids) is often used. If you're looking for one of those, it's certainly a good idea to check our webshop every now and then. We sometimes have them in stock too ;-)
This whip is made with a very nice horse tail, in a black color. A complete tail including a piece of its hide has been used. The hide-part has been carefully prepared and molded in the shape of a handle, after which it has been inserted in a hand-sewn dark blue leather sleeve. The sleeve is laced up with a piece of braided turquoise colored buffalo leather cord. The same cord is also used to create a simple loop at the top, with which it can be hung on your wrist during ritual. Traditionally, when not actively used, a shamanic whip is hung from the left wrist for protection, because evil spirits are supposed to approach from that direction.
The usage of horse hair in a shamanic whip is a quite traditional one. The horse is considered a very important and powerful spirit ally overall, but when used in such a whip above all this has to do with its strong protective qualities and its ability to fiercely dispel evil spirits. Those evil spirits are said to dislike, and be scared away by the smell of the (physical) horse's skin, hair and sweat. For this reason, material associated with the horse, such as its hair and even parts of its equipment (like rings from its saddlery) are used in many ritual attributes, tools and amulets.
Sizes; total length is approximately 94 centimeters, of which the handle-part is approximately 24 centimeters and the tail 70 centimeters.
Tail preparation and additional handcraft done by Chyltys Kam. Unique item, only one available.
