Native American Talking Stick

The talking stick was then passed to the each council member who wished to speak.
Native american talking stick. Native american tribes have used the talking stick for hundreds of years. The talking stick is passed from person to person as they speak and only the person holding the stick is allowed to talk during that time period. They were used as a courtesy not to interrupt a chief when he was speaking. 5 out of 5 stars 230 230 reviews.
Talking sticks were ceremonial items that were used in native north american indian tribe council meetings. Authentic native american talking sticks use decorations that have specific meanings. The purpose of the talking stick. The talking stick was commonly used in council circles to decide who had the right to speak.
The talking stick has been used for centuries by many tribes as a means of just and impartial hearing. 3drose whiteoaks photography and artwork native american talking stick is an image i created representing respect in a circle museum grade canvas wrap cw 218810 1 19 99 19. The talking stick is a tool used in many native american traditions when a council is called. The talking stick may be passed around a group as multiple people speak in turn or used only by leaders as a symbol of their authority and right to speak in public.
4 5 out of 5 stars 112 112 reviews 28 00 free shipping favorite add to talking stick emergency talking stick. It allows all council members to present their sacred point of view. Medicine sticks ceremonial dance sticks and talking sticks have always been appreciated in native american ceremonies. When it is someone s turn with the talking stick it is his or her turn to speak without interruption.
The talking stick also called a speaker s staff is an instrument of aboriginal democracy used by many tribes especially those of indigenous peoples of the northwest coast in north america. Enjoy the slide show and after we can talk about what your talking sti. Pocket size novelty gift. Watch this sample speaking lesson to learn about the native american talking stick.
Carol locust member of the eastern band cherokee native american research and training center in tucson said. The talking stick allows individuals to voice their opinions in an orderly manner during council meetings and other major tribal events. Crafted by hand with various natural materials such as antler tree branch and leather they are used by the medicine man and can be seen in modern pow wows used in traditional dance.