Navajo Indian hand made EAGLE FEATHER 15" Rawhide dance rattle signed certified

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Navajo Indian hand made EAGLE FEATHER 15" Rawhide dance rattle signed certifiedArtisan: Fannie MartinezTribal affiliation: NavajoThe Navajo word for Eagle is atsáYes these are traditionally used in Pow wows and dances.This large Navajo dance rattle at 15 inch in length with a rawhide loop at the neck for hanging.The rawhide rattle itself measures about 3 by 2 inches and has been cut, stitched, and molded by soaking in water then formed and allowed to dry. After drying is complete one side is hand painted. Each painting is unique and one of a kind therefore the picture displayed is the rattle that will be shipped.The wooden handle of the rattle is covered in brown leather deer skin attached by antiqued brass tacks.A 1 inch medicine wheel in the center of two hand chipped stone arrowheads adorn the handle middle.Hanging from the leather fringe ends are assorted color glass beads and larger stained wooden beads.The turkey feathers are antiqued and intentionally distressed to give the appearance of eagle feathers caught in the wild.This rattle comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the Navajo artist named above and their census number (the census number is removed from the picture to protect against identity theft).Native American RattlesMan has always loved music and sought out ways to make it. Rattles have been used throughout the world to help keep rhythm during tribal dances and ceremonies. Native American rattles may date back to historic times. They were the perfect accompaniment to Native American ceremonies, which often included dancing. The rhythm the rattle helps keep during the dance is unforgettable it is something that resonates to the very soul, helping make the ceremony a spiritual experience.Native American rattles can be made of many types of materials. The Indian tribes of the Northwest coast used one of their most plentiful resources wood to carve a hollow container. The Plains tribes had an abundance of rawhide, which they used to shape a container for their rattles. Tribes of the Southwest used gourds and even others used turtle shells, horns, or anything that would hold the insides of the Native American rattle beans, seed, rocks, shells. It was those items that gave the rattle its rattle sound.When you see Native American rattles, you may not realize all that they symbolize. The rattle is an instrument of independence. It is a piece that utilizes what the Native Americans refer to as the three kingdoms or nations. The animal kingdom is represented by the container or feather decorations used on the rattle. The mineral kingdom is represented by rocks used for sound or the paint used for decoration. The plant kingdom is represented by the container (if a gourd is used) or the wooden handle of the rattle. The Native Americans realize that spiritual energy can be derived from the trance like state that can be induced by music. The rattle causes our bodies and minds both to respond to it. Some cultures believe that music can unblock energy within our bodies and thus heal us of ailments. The beating of the rattle helps break up stagnant energy that is blocking the natural flow within your body. It can also help us focus on our souls, our cores. If you sit quietly alone or with friends and shake a Native American rattle, the music will help you clear your mind and open a doorway to a different emotional place.If you make an offer please consider that this item also may include INSURANCE and SHIP FREE low ball offers will not be accepted.Please check our about me pageandVery important info on these pages:The purchase processShippingPaymentsInternational BuyersFeedbackReturnsInsuranceGifts & Gift WrappingAbout the sellerWe are a smoke and pet FREE company. read more

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