Pocket Spirit Coin Poch Red - Chilkat Whale design by Namgis artist Ryan Cranmer

The Spirit Pouch / Pocket Spirit Pouch, The Native Northwest Chilkat Whale Pocket Spirit Pouch by Namgis artist Ryan Cranmer is perfect for storing Native Northwest Spirt Stones, Totem Spirits, and Charms. specifically the Chilkat Whale design, originates from the Namgis First Nation. These pouches are significant in Indigenous cultures, serving as containers for sacred items. Measurement: Length: 6 cm x Height: 5 cm Additional information: Purpose: Used to hold spiritual or personal significance, offering protection and connection to tradition. Contents: It typically contains sacred medicines like tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweet grass, each with symbolic meaning. Cultural Significance: The pouch is a sacred item, often worn close to the heart, and its contents are considered private and personal. Original Design: The design features the Chilkat Whale, a symbol of the Namgis First Nation representing cultural identity and heritage. Use: Can be held during prayer or in a personal space to promote positive energy and well-being. The 'Namgis (styled ʼNa̱mǥis) are an Indigenous nation, a part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island. Their main village is now Yalis, on Cormorant Island adjacent to Alert Bay. The Indian Act First Nations government of this nation is the Namgis First Nation. They were formerly known as the Nimpkish "Gilakas’la" The name ʼNa̱mǥis comes from a story about ʼNamxxiyalegiyu (the Halibut-Like Sea Monst