Sacred ceremonial rattle is skillfully hand crafted in the Peruvian Amazon. This rattle features four animal images representing the four sacred archetypes or directions in the Andean cosmos: jaguar (otorongo), serpent (amaru or sachamama), condor (apuchin/kuntor), and the Royal Hummingbird (siwar kinte). Trimmed with colorful cotton thread windings and natural fibers.
Each rattle is a unique piece of art and has its own sound. Because of its handmade nature, rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate.
Our sacred ceremonial rattles are hand crafted in the Peruvian Amazon. This rattle features two images: the sacred Hummingbird an opening flower resembling somewhat a lotus, on the reverse side. Trimmed with colorful cotton thread windings and natural fibers. Each rattle is a unique piece of art and has its own sound. Your rattle may vary slightly from the photo.
Sold individually. Measurements are approximate. Choose your desired size.
Our fair trade, hand carved gourd rattles are made in Central Peru. The gourds are grown in the warm Central Valleys of the Andes, the costal oasis and in the jungles. After harvest they are thoroughly dried, skinned and then sanded smooth. The designs are carved on the gourd without sketching creating many intricate designs. Gourd carving is one of the oldest art forms in Peru and dates back to 2,500 BC. Our designs vary so let us pick one for you. Sold individually.
Ceremonial rattle hand made in the Peruvian Amazon. Nice sounding. This rattle features two images: that of Kuntur or Condor on one side and Eagle on the reverse side. Finished with colorful cotton thread windings and natural fibers. Each rattle is a unique work of art and excellent sound maker.
Due to the handmade nature, your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate. Choose your desired size.
Sacred ceremonial rattles are skillfully handcrafted in the Peruvian Amazon from dried gourds with chonta wood handles. This rattle features on both sides a carved likeness of Otorongo, the beloved Sister / Mother Jaguar, and representative of the Winds of the West in some South American shamanism paths. Trimmed with colorful cotton thread windings both above and below the bowl and natural fibers.
Each rattle is a unique work of art and has its own sound. Rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Sold individually. Choose your desired size.
Our amazing ceremonial rattles are hand crafted in the Peruvian Amazon. This rattle features two images: that of Q'ente (Hummingbird) and Kuntor (Condor) on the reverse side. Finished with colorful cotton thread windings and natural fibers. Each rattle is a unique work of art! Made by artisans in Peru.
Your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate. Sold individually.
Our ceremonial hand crafted rattles are made by the artist in Peru. Each features a hand-etched motif of the crescent moon, Mamakilla, and the sun, Intion reverse. Trimmed on the chonta handle with natural fiber and colorful cotton thread windings.
Due to the handmade nature, your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate. Sold individually.
Our ceremonial hand crafted rattles are made by the artist in Peru. Each features a hand-etched motif of the crescent moon, Mamakilla, and the sun, Intion reverse. Trimmed on the chonta handle with natural fibers and colorful cotton thread windings. Each piece is a unique work of art and has it own sound.
Due to the handmade nature, your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate. Sold individually.
Sample Sound Files
(each rattle is unique, these sound files are just an example of some variations of sounds they create)
The silent serpent slides across his celestial starry sky, the Milky Way and glides through the river waters of earth. Totem animal of the south direction in some teachings. This eco-friendly ceremonial hand crafted rattle is designed and executed by the artist in Peru.
The etchings on the rattle's bowl features twin serpents one on each side. The handle of this sound maker is constructed of very strong chonta wood and the bowl is made from a native gourd. The rattle is trimmed on the tip of the handle with natural fibers. Colorful cotton thread is wound both above and below the gourd bowl.
Due to the handmade nature, your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate. Sold individually. Choose desired size.
Our wonderful ceremonial rattles are hand crafted in the Peruvian Amazon from native gourds and the durable wood of the chonta tree. This rattle features an image of a leaping playful dolphin on front and reverse. Finished with cotton thread windings and natural fibers, each rattle is a unique piece of art and fine music maker.
Due to the handmade nature, your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Measurements are approximate. Sold individually. Choose your desired size.
Our fair trade, hand carved gourd maracas are made in Central Peru. The gourds are grown in the warm Central Valleys of the Andes, the costal oasis and in the jungles. After harvest they are thoroughly dried, skinned and then sanded smooth. The designs are carved on the gourd without sketching creating many intricate designs. Our designs vary let us pick one for you. Gourd carving is one of the oldest art forms in Peru and dates back to 2,500 BC. Sold Individually.
Fun percussive shaker! These hand-crafted instruments are made with cacho seed pods on a bamboo stick. Cachos play an important role in music in Peru; where these were made. Vibrant colored cotton threads will vary. Play to keep the rhythm while you shake to the beat.
Our fair trade, hand-carved gourd rattles are made in Peru. The gourds grow in the warm central valleys of the Andes, the coastal oasis and the jungles. After harvesting, they are dried, skinned and sanded smooth. Intricately carved and worked by artisans freehand on the gourd surface. Natural color with a variety of birds, flowers, and other musical instruments. Range of lengths from 4.25 to 7 inches and widths from 1.5 to 3 inches. Variation in string material, see picture for examples. Perfect for travel or children. Peru. Sold individually.
Our sacred ceremonial rattle is hand-crafted in the Peruvian Amazon from chonta wood and gourds. This rattle features an etched animal design on the front and reverse sides of the bowl. Finely finished with plant fiber tufted tops. Each rattle is a unique work of art and has its own sound. Your choice of animal style and handle length.
Length is measured excluding the tufted tops and run 10 to 12 inches. Small bowl has about a 5-6 inch diameter. Medium bowl has about an 8-10 inch diameter. Large bowl has about a 12-14 inch diameter.
Your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Some have colorful string while others are without. Hand made in Peru.
Our fair trade, hand-carved gourd maraca rattles are made in Central Peru. The gourds grow in the warm central valleys of the Andes, the coastal oasis and the jungles. After harvesting, they are dried, skinned and sanded smooth. Artisans carve freehand on the surface, creating intricate designs. Hand painted featuring a variety of different scenes, including birds, flowers, llamas and other indigenous designs. String hole in handle. Choice of colors. Due to the gourds' natural grown shapes, and the artists' individual works, some variation in design and size may occur.
Our very percussive seed pod cacho, or shaker, is handcrafted from a native gourd which is burnished and etched with geometric designs. Colors and sizes may slightly vary. Hand-crafted in Peru.
