• Handmade Indigenous ceremonial talking piece for circle sharing
  • Carte d'identification certifiant l'authenticité de l'artisan autochtone membre des Premières Nations du Canada
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Breath of the Pekuakami: Ilnu Talking Staff made of driftwood and precious materials

$125.00 CAD
$125.00 CAD
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✨ Unique handcrafted piece • Handmade in Quebec
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  • ✓ Livraison gratuite partout au Canada
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  • ✓ Expédition rapide depuis le Québec
  • ✓ Création unique – non reproduite
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A piece created for those who feel the need to refocus.

The Spirit of the Object

Every talking circle begins with a symbol, and this staff is its heart. It was designed for those who place particular importance on the quality of listening and the value of sharing. Its presence in a room is not merely decorative; it serves as a reminder of the importance of taking the time to express oneself with precision. It is a piece of character that embodies the tranquility of the northern shores.

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This object is not decorative; it carries an intention.

My signature as an artist – my creative process

Each talking stick I create follows the exact same artistic process. It's my signature. It's what makes my pieces recognizable, coherent, and meaningful.

I begin by personally selecting driftwood, hand-picked from the banks of the Piekuakami (Lac-Saint-Jean) or the Ashapmushuan River. These places are part of my family and cultural history. Historically, my ancestors travelled this river by canoe.

Each piece of wood is chosen for its shape, density, and the energy it emits.

The wood is then worked and adorned with 100% genuine moose leather , a material used in Indigenous crafts for millennia for its strength, flexibility and direct connection to the Earth.

I also incorporate significant natural materials (feathers, fur, symbolic elements) to imbue each stick with a presence, strength, and a particular intention.

Each stick is designed with use in mind: it must be comfortable to hold, balanced and practical to accompany talking circles, exchanges, moments of sharing and listening on a daily basis.

Finally, I hand-paint certain sticks with colors inspired by the sky, stars, and night, recalling the sacred link between Earth and Heaven.

No two talking sticks are exactly alike. Each piece is unique.

—Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan

Materials and Know-how

Craftsman Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan selects each element to create a perfect visual and spiritual balance:

• Driftwood: A unique piece sculpted by the currents of Lac-Saint-Jean, offering an inimitable organic texture.

• Genuine fox fur: Brings a prestigious dimension and a softness that contrasts with the strength of the wood.

• Genuine moose leather: Carefully braided and knotted, ensuring the durability of the item using traditional methods.

• Natural rooster feathers: Selected for their fluidity, symbolizing freedom of thought.

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To welcome this piece is to create a personal connection.

Technical details

• Artisan: Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan (Ilnu Nation).

• Origin: Mashteuiatsh (Pekuakami), Quebec.

• Composition: Driftwood, fox fur, moose leather, feathers.

• Exclusive: Unique handcrafted piece.

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