Navajo
Ceremonial 
Rawhide Rattle
 
Rattles were often used in healing ceremonies.
The rhythm was said to echo the heart beat of the Earth Mother.
 
Kokopelli filled the world with flute music, merriment and mischief.
He symbolized the transition of winter to spring. 
 
The decorated rawhide rattle head is approximately 3" in diameter.
 
The wooden handle is wrapped in sueded leather, accented with colorful seed beads,
pony beads, rabbit fur, fringe and hanging loop.
 
10" in length
 
You will receive the item in the photo.
 
Navajo Artisan: Myrick Morgan
 
Handcrafted in the United States