WHAT’S YOUR STORY? This totem can be a powerful way to share your story without needing to speak. Wearing a totem can give you the words in your heart, reminding you of your strengths, nature, and place in life. WOODPECKER SYMBOLISM: Woodpecker symbolizes grit, determination, and confidence. Woodpecker was made to stand out, and he proudly marches to the bead of his own drum - the beat of Mother Earth. In Celtic cultures, birds represent prosperity and fertility. Legends represent woodpecker as a symbol of digging deeper to fulfill our inner desires and remain diligent. MITÁKUYE OYÁS'IŊ (Lakota Language “ALL ARE RELATED”): The understanding that we are all connected can transform our views of the world. This totem can guide us towards compassionate living and an appreciation for our differences. Wear it to tell your story and inspire others. REPRESENT YOUR TRIBE: Wear a single bead to represent your spirit or stack the beads to create your totem tribe. Each unique bead includes a double hole to stack into a totem pole, serving as a reminder of the special talents and personality traits of the individuals that make up a tribe. HIGH QUALITY: Our hypoallergenic, black oil-rubbed and gold-plated beads come with unique packaging that is sure to please the eye. Each bead comes on a black 1mm lace rope chain with a stainless-steel rotary clasp measuring 55mm (22”). Included is a keepsake card with your thirteen power words and a story of your totem’s characteristics, lifestyle, historical symbolism, and insightful facts. SIMPLE & UNIQUE: Each totem bead has been carefully designed by our family. Taking notes of the totem poles and carving artwork of the West Coast tribes including Lingit, Haida, Bella Coola, Kwakiutl, Tsimshian, and adding our own contemporary twist, they are sure to be a conversation starter. Sometimes it's hard to put words to our feelings, and a totem can be a powerful way to share your story without needing to speak. Wearing a totem can give you the words in your heart, reminding you of your strengths, nature, and place in life. Each totem bead has been carefully designed by our family. Taking notes of the totem poles and carving artwork of the West Coast tribes including Lingit, Haida, Bella Coola, Kwakiutl, Tsimshian, and adding our own contemporary twist, they are sure to be a conversation starter. Our totem beads are hypoallergenic, black oil-rubbed and gold-plated and come with unique packaging that is sure to please the eye. Each bead includes a black 1mm lace rope chain necklace with a stainless-steel rotary clasp measuring 55mm (22”). A keepsake card with your thirteen power words and a story of your totem’s characteristics, lifestyle, historical symbolism, and insightful facts will accompany your necklace. The word totem comes from the Ojibwa word “ototeman.” The grammatical root, ote signifies a brotherly relation, where ototeman translates “his totem.” The belief in protective spirits within us is not specific to the Ojibwa, but can be found across many indigenous cultures worldwide. Power animals can serve as inspiration and a spiritual guide to assist individuals through their life’s journey, showing us how to look within ourselves for the answers we need. REPRESENT YOUR TRIBE: Wear a single bead to represent your spirit or stack the beads to create you