Commissions

 

The conundrum about creating ceremonial art is that, traditionally, it is not sold but rather given away. Likewise, when performing rites, ceremony, sacred healing, and prayer work, these are not done for a fee…  Visiting a Mol’farka, Baba, Babka, Sheptukha, Znakharka, Vorozhka, and any other number of wyse/ cunning/ magical wombyn came with the understanding that one would leave a donation in exchange for their services and time.

 

Most folks these days do not carry that cultural understanding and practice.  For that reason, I have chosen to suggest my ceremonial work & creations are available by donation.  This approach requires, on my part, trust that the time, resources, and accumulated skill and knowledge will be received with care and understanding, and reciprocated in a way that will allow me to continue (and thrive) in this work.

 

When I facilitate workshops, or when I work one-on-one supporting and teaching individuals, I put on my “teacher hat” and ask a fee in exchange for time. If a student, however, requests energy healing, I step out of “teacher role” and open my hands in trust.  It is a navigation that requires an honest meeting of each moment, role, and request.

And so, for those who would like a Motanka (or several!) or other talismans &  ceremonial art to meet and support their intentions, healing, and life rites, my hands are open, and I am happy to take commissions.

• Please email me at nikkimanzie@gmail.com or contact me through Instagram @nikkimanzie
• We will begin with correspondence – please let me know the nature of your needs and requests.
• From there, if needed, we may set up a call through phone, Zoom, Messenger, or What’sApp.  Most calls require 30-60 minutes.
• If you live close-by, we may meet in-person.
• I will ask many questions, and together we will clarify intentions and needs, and how we will proceed.
• If the ceremonial piece requires being snail-mailed to reach you, I will ask you to please cover the cost of mailing, in addition to any donation you will offer.
• Donations are received through e-transfer, or through some other agreed portal (Paypal, or…).
• If you are commissioning a piece of art that is not ceremonial in nature, the same process will apply, and we will settle on an agreed fee prior to commencement.

Blessings