Rattles & Shakers

On this rattle, there is  the symbol of the growth of corn, it represents fertility and the basis of cultures in Mexico.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail. Sold individually. Size and color of gourd will vary.

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

This rattle has the symbol that represents the highest of the crown of a dignitary with the wind element as deity.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail. Sold individually. Size and color of gourd will vary.

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

These symbols that represent the birth of plants in the cosmos as they grow upwards, the root grows downwards. 

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail. Sold individually. Size and color of gourd will vary.

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

Symbols on this rattle: The drawing of the linked rhombuses represent the different dimensions of the universe. The rhombuses formed the basis for the construction of the different Mayan and Mexican buildings. The (horse) hair is said to function as a cleanser of energies.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Length of hair does vary. 

Measures approximately 17" L  x  5.5" W

Sold individually.  

This rattle features one of the symbols that represent the wind of the Mayan culture. 

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe details. Sold individually. 

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

This rattle has symbols that represent infinity in its spiral form and the stepped form of growth to reach it.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail. Size and color of gourds will vary. Sold individually. 

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

Ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres crafted this beautiful ceramic head-shaped rattle. The details are exquisite and the sound is delightful. A replica of a pre-Hispanic musical instrument and also a work of art. Made in Peru.

This rattle has the symbol that represents the claw of an eagle with the bone. In the cultures of Mexico the eagle represents the highest of the spiritual level.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Sold individually. Color of leather fringe detail will vary between light natural to darker tan color.

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

These symbols are of the growth stages of plants and at the bottom spirals that represent the water necessary for the growth of flora.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail.

Approximately 8.5"-11" L  x  2.5"-3.5" W

Symbol with 3 lines: Represents infinity by its spiral shape G and the 3 lines represent the infinity of the universe. 

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail.  Sold individually.  Size and color of gourd will vary.

Measures approximately 8.5"-11" L  x  2.5"-3" W

These symbols are the Mexica symbol of a flower with its root and part of a chicahuaztli (Xipetotec staff). 

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail. Sold individually. Color and size of gourd will vary.

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

This rattle has symbols of one of the representations of the number 10 and the importance of zero in the foray into mathematics. Red leather details.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Sold individually. Leather fringe detail will vary between dark chocolate, light tan, and red.

Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

Symbols: Uinal, representation of the Mayan count of every 20 days, that is, the symbol of the months. And Uo, the Mayan symbol of the Frog.

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Leather fringe detail.

Approximately 9"-11" L  x  2.5"-3.5" W

These symbols are part of a banner of the entrance of the temple of the serpent. 

Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element. The jicaras (gourds) used are cut, cleaned inside to remove the seeds and boiled to harden. The wood used to make the handle of the rattle is collected in the jungle from a tree known as guayabillo (Spanish); pichi che 'macho (Mayan-Spanish); kabal sak lob che ', pichiche' (Mayan). The wooden handles of these shakers are said to make a connection and communicate with the divine. For the sound, seeds of a palm called platanillo are used and a quartz is added to always clean the energy. Sold individually. Colors will slightly vary.

 Approximately 11" L  x  4" W

Sacred ceremonial rattle skillfully handcrafted in the Peruvian Amazon from dried gourd with chonta wood handles. An etched likeness of Otorongo, the beloved Sister / Mother Jaguar, and totem 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 at the top.

A unique work of art that has its own sound. Rattle may vary slightly from photo shown due to natural gourd variation. Sold individually.

This authentic Native American Gourd Rattle carries raw and powerful elemental energy. It was handcrafted by the artist Bear Romero of the Apache Tribe.

This rattle has a full-bodied and crisp sound. Natural gourd with natural wood handle painted chocolate brown. Soft leather tied with 7 inch fringe.

Measures approximately 14 - 15 inches