Rattle Gourd- Burgundy Beadwork

Gourd Dance Rattle with Burgundy Peyote Stitch Beadwork

This Dance Rattle Gourd with Burgundy Beadwork features a real Bell Gourd.  The crafter used a sturdy wood dowel for the handle.  He added three sections of  11/0 cut Seed Bead Peyote‑stitched beadwork in burgundy, light blue, black, white, orange, yellow, and red.  Seven inches of twisted fringe hang from the bottom of the handle.  A tassel rises from the top of the gourd, accented with ermine, giving the rattle a vibrant, finished look.

The rattle measures 22.5 inches long, including the twisted fringe and the tassel at the top. The Peyote Stitch beadwork sections measure 3.5 inches, 1.25 inches, and 1.25 inches long.

One of a Kind!

Gourd rattles have deep roots across Indigenous cultures of the Americas. Makers dried and hollowed natural gourds to create instruments used in ceremony, dance, healing, and social gatherings. They filled the gourds with seeds, stones, or beads to produce a strong rhythmic sound and attached wooden handles. Over generations, artists developed regional styles with painted designs, beadwork, feathers, and carved details that expressed identity and artistry. Today, gourd rattles remain important as functional instruments and cultural objects that carry tradition and craftsmanship forward.

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