Animal totem: 5 powerful symbols and their presence in my creations
🌿 What is a totem animal?
A totem animal is a symbolic and spiritual presence. It reflects qualities that one already carries within oneself, or that one seeks to awaken.
In indigenous crafts, animals are not decorative: they are messengers. They connect the person, nature, and ancestors.
Each creation I make can therefore carry the energy of an animal according to what the client wishes to attract: strength, peace, clarity, gentleness or vision.
🐻 The Bear – the quiet strength
A symbol of protection and healing, the Bear represents stability, the wisdom of silence, and the ability to refocus.
In my drums, his energy translates into round shapes, a deep sound, earthy hues, and a feeling of grounding.
Ideal for: those seeking to regain confidence, balance and inner strength.
🐺 The Wolf – loyalty and intuition
The Wolf teaches sincere communication and the strength of bonds. It moves in a pack, guided by instinct.
I evoke its presence in minimalist dreamcatchers, where each element symbolizes cohesion and clarity of mind.
Ideal for: strengthening trust in relationships, in a couple or within a team.
🦌 The Deer – gentleness and renewal
The Stag unites strength and sensitivity. It embodies respect, kindness, and rebirth after hardship.
That's why I use its skin for my drums: its sound is clear, vibrant, alive — it awakens the heart as much as the mind.
Ideal for: regaining momentum, creativity and inner peace.
🦊 The Fox – cunning and adaptability
The fox is the messenger of delicate passages. He learns to observe, to sneak, to find his way without forcing anything.
Her creations are often lighter, finer, sometimes contrasting — like her subtle way of moving between worlds.
Ideal for: those experiencing change, transition, or learning.
🦅 The Eagle – vision and courage
The Eagle lifts us up. It sees further, beyond the obstacles. It reminds us of the importance of maintaining our perspective and confidence in our direction.
I like to translate its essence through vertical, luminous pieces with ascending lines.
Ideal for: large-scale projects, periods of decision-making or self-affirmation.
✋ How I connect the animal to creation
When I design a piece:
- I listen to the client's intention.
- I choose the materials and shapes according to the desired energy.
- I balance proportions, tension, colors, and sounds.
- I add natural elements (feathers, leather, wood, stone) which amplify the vibration.
Each creation thus becomes a link between you and your spirit animal.
🌾 How to find your totem
Ask yourself:
- What do I need right now? (strength, gentleness, clarity…)
- What animal spontaneously comes to mind?
- Which item corresponds to this energy: a drum, a dreamcatcher, a necklace?
🌕 Conclusion
Totem animals are living allies. They remind us to walk with awareness, courage, and humility.
If you feel a pull towards a particular animal, I can create a piece for you that pays homage to it — a deer hide drum, a dreamcatcher, or a wall object fashioned according to your intention.