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Stunning hand crafted Mimbres gourd rattle, hand painted Deer, decorated with fur and feathers. The rattle or sometimes refereed to as a 'Shaker or Talking Stick' is a very important instrument for many Indigenous cultures. They are used as dance rattles, to accompany the rhythm of the drums and for ceremonial use by Shamans. It is said that there are three kingdoms; animal, plant and mineral which is beautifully represented in the rattle. The seeds inside the gourd (sometimes stones) represent the Mineral kingdom, the feathers and suede represent the Animal kingdom and the gourd, carved wood handle and represent the Plant kingdom. Deer painted design representing love, tenderness, sensitive, intuitive awareness of others,connection to the outdoors particularly the woods and forests. What is a talking stick rattle; Talking stick rattles look like very large gourd jungle rattles with a long handle. These are widely used for rituals and ceremony. The name as it suggests refers to this rattle being passed round a ceremonial space with the person holding the rattle holds the voice in the moment. It allows others to focus and give an individual time to share. Benefits of a talking stick rattle; These style rattles are also used to mediate. When differences cannot be resolved and an individual is not heard, tribes people would call a gathering of individuals or of the village to allow unspoken words be shared. A talking stick rattle is used to allow the holder to be heard and not interrupted and then passed to the next party. Beautifully Hand Crafted Mimbres Talking Gourd Stick/ Rattle Extra Large - Deer Design Sold Individually per design Size: Approx EX-Large - Length 17" 430mm, Gourd size 3.5-4" 90mm - 100mm x 3.5-4". 90mm x 100mm. Design: Deer - Note Design vary due to hand painted NB: DESIGNS CAN VARY AS THEY ARE ALL ONE OFF'S (Hand Painted ) Material: Gourd head with wooden handle, suede, feathers & colourful beads Sound: Textured, gritty, rustic, coarse Use: shamanic practices, talking rattle/stick, used for rituals, ceremony, music making & altar power symbol Size and colour can vary due to this being a natural hand made product using natural materials Hand made 100% Naturally sourced and Crafted In Local Traditions Origin: New Mexico Painted with the design of 'Deer' a common energetic power symbol used by Native Indians and many Shamanic practices.
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