The Turtle Speaks Native American Inspired Large Gourd Ceremonial Rattle -OOAK

"The Turtle Speaks" Native American inspired, original, one of a kind large
ceremonial gourd rattle.

A gourd hollowed, cleaned and filled with dried bean give this rattle an
impressive sound. There is a metal rod from the yucca stem through the rattle
to the top of the gourd. This insures that it can be used as a
ceremonial/ritual rattle and not just as decoration. A deer antler tine is at
the base of the handle. Deer lacing is used with buffalo bone beads and hanging
loop at the back allows the rattle to hung as a decoration when not in use.

Apoxie Sculpt clay was used to add the turtle and Zia sun sign. Apoxie Sculpt
is a 2 part air-dry clay. I work in small batches adding detail a little at a
time. In my climate, Apoxie Sculpt has a small working window of 2 hours, so I
mix a batch, apply, detail, let dry and begin again, and again until I get the
desired results.

Acrylic matte and metallic paint with 2 coats of sealer.

Measurements:
* Length: 18-1/2" not including lacing. Total 20"
* Width at the widest point: 5-3/4"

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This is an original and will not be duplicated by me.