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 spirituallevel.
Made with natural products: Making a direct connection with each element.The jicaras (gourds) used arecut, 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
Mayan Gourd Ceremony Rattle