Shipibo Gourd Rattle from the Peruvian Amazon, Traditional Shaker Instrument for Shamanic Plant Medicine ceremony, 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 4 styles available, please select the one you would like when you
add to your cart. You will receive the actual rattle you select.

1. Shipibo #1
Gourd size: 3.5" T x 3" W
Total length: 13.5"
Additional Adornment: Natural Parrot Feathers
Tone: Mid-to-High Range / Pleasant, Sharp and Resonant

2. Shipibo #2
Gourd size: 4" T x 3.75" W
Total length: 15"
Additional Adornment: Natural Parrot Feathers
Tone: Mid-to-High Range / Very Loud and Resonant

3. Shipibo #3
Gourd size: 3.5" T x 3" W
Total length: 14"
Additional Adornment: Natural Parrot Feathers
Tone: Mid-to-High Range / Gentle, Pleasant and Well-Rounded

4. Shipibo #4
Gourd size: 4" T x 3" W
Total length: 13.5"
Additional Adornment: Natural Parrot Feathers
Tone: Mid-to-High Range / Gentle, Pleasant and Well-Rounded

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/