Shaman Rattle, Traditional Large Shipibo Rattle for Shamanic Plant Medicine ceremony, Amazonian Gourd Rattle Shaker, Made In Peru
Here is a selection of beautiful, hand-carved shamanic rattles, made by our artisan friends outside of Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon. These traditional rattles are a key element in both core shamanism as well as in Peruvian Shamanism and in plant medicine ceremonies. Each rattle has a different pitch (which we do our best to describe) as well as a different hand-adorned design. Most are filled with small seeds and/or small ceramic beads, and made of a natural Gourd and Chonta or Palo Sangre Wood handle. Once we receive them here, we seal the bottoms (if necessary) with a strong sealant to enforce their strength and ensure that no beads will be lost during use. These are some of the nicest rattles we've come across in our travels.
ABOUT THESE RATTLES
There are 3 styles available, please select the one you would like when you add to your cart. You will receive the actual rattle you select.
1. Leaf
Gourd size: 3" T x 3" W
Total Length: 12.5"
Additional ornamentation: Quartz Crystal inlaid at top
Tone: Mid-to High range / Gentle, Smooth and Rhythmic with a rolling quality
2. Hummingbird/Flower (Hummingbird on front and flower on back)
Gourd size: 3.75" T x 2.75" W
Total Length: 14"
Additional ornamentation: Dark Blue Sandstone inlaid at top
Tone: Mid Range / Gentle and Pleasant - Sounds like this rattle has fewer and smaller beads inside giving it a more mellow tone
3. Yarinacocha
Gourd size: 3.75" T x 2.75" W
Total Length: 14"
Additional Ornamentation: Small seed inlaid at top
Tone: Mid-Range / Pleasant and Well-Round, but still quite loud
A NOTE ABOUT TONE
As far as tone, we find that bassier tones are good for accompanying singing, while trebly/high-end tones are very good for "breaking up" heavy energies in healing work. Mid-range tones can be more versatile. However, this is just a very broad generalization based on our personal preference and experience...
ABOUT SHAMANIC RATTLES
Rattles are used extensively in contemporary Shamanism...as "noise-makers".... a rattle is easily held in the hand, and can be used easily while dancing, chanting and invoking power, while moving about or sitting down. ... drums are the Shaman's noise makers par excellence, but rattles are light, can be used in situations when noise is needed but shouldn’t perhaps be shared too widely, and are tough and robust. Shamans use sound to enter trance states for healing and accessing the Otherworlds, and for causing shifts and changes in their own and other peoples' energy fields. Sound has powerful effects on the body, the brain and the mind, and the sounds made by rattles are said by native peoples around the world to attract the attention of helpful Spirits. The sound from a rattle is perfect for all these needs, and has the benefit of not travelling too far- it won’t disturb your neighbours at home, or bring unwanted attention outdoors. Rattles are also used for cleansing energy fields...and are used for this purpose at the beginning of ceremonies and rituals to ensure there is no negativity in that place... Rattles have another quality. which is that their form lends itself well to decoration - carving or beadwork on the handle, artwork on the ‘head’ of the rattle...they can be adorned with totem signs and symbols, and this will all help to keep these connections at the forefront of your consciousness when you are using your rattle. Source: http://www.galdraheim.kirion.net/
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