Rattle- Elm Bark

Elm Bark Rattle

Bring this Elm Bark Rattle to your next event or add it to your collection. While it does not come with a strap, the rattle displays a beautiful natural patina that speaks to its age and character. It remains in good, usable condition, ready for dance, ceremony, or display. This rattle measures approximately 12 inches long and offers a classic, time‑honored look collectors appreciate.

Traditional crafters create these rattles from folded and dried elm bark, a material prized for its durability and flexibility.   Native American Dancers use Rattles to produce the rhythm for song and dance. Musicians can hit Rattles against the palm of their hand, or shake them. They are a traditional Native American instrument. Native peoples used them before contact with Europeans and still use them today.

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