Another Navajo artist's dream catchers-you can also buy an old-fashioned Navajo cradleboard here. Navajo Indian dreamcatchers wrapped in colored leather, also featuring tied stones. Legend says that if you hang a dreamcatcher above a bed, it will catch the bad dreams in the web while letting the good dreams through the hole in the middle.

Traditionally, Native American dream catchers were a few inches in diameter, finished with leather webbing, and a feather hanging from ring. The most common meaning of the dream catcher, originating from the Native American Ojibwe tribe, is that it filters the bad dreams away, protecting you from evil and negativity. Ryan (1921-1992) inherited by his sister Agnes Murphy (1912-1994) donated to NMAI by Agnes Murphy in 1992. Dreamcatchers in both traditional and non-traditional forms, made by an Ojibwa couple. There are many stories behind the meaning and tradition of the dream catcher. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992 Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994 Donor Agnes Murphy (Agnes Ryan), Non-Indian, 1912-1994 Object Name Dreamcatcher Media/Materials Wood, hide thong/babiche, glass bead/beads, sinew, metal cones, feather/feathers Techniques Bent, laced, strung Dimensions 20.5 x 8.8 cm Object Type Made-for-Sale items and Souvenirs Place Great Lakes region Canada, USA (inferred) Date created 1970-1980 Collection History Formerly in the collection of Raymond J. Check out our kids dream catcher selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wall decor shops. Ryan, Non-Indian, 1921-1992 Previous owner Raymond J. Culture/People probably Great Lakes (attributed) Possible collector Raymond J.

Original dream catchers