Smudge Feather Fan for magical ceremonies and smudging spaces. The handle is made of white birch wood, white birch wood is versatile and stands for new beginnings in many cultures due to its role as a pioneer species, and it also symbolizes purification, renewal, and resilience. The wood is NOT cut down it is fallen branches on the farm, and feathers are all harvested FALLEN feathers, NOT PLUCKED. The hand and feathers are securely wrapped in black hemp string. Blessed Be!