Rattle Horn Handmade

Rattle Horn Handmade

Crafted by a skilled Iroquois artisan, these traditional Horn Rattles blend natural materials with cultural artistry. Each rattle features a genuine horn, paired with a hand-carved wooden handle. The artisan carefully stains the handle while leaving the wood ends of the rattle in their natural state, highlighting the contrast between finish and form.

Unique Designs,
Some rattles showcase wood burned designs on the handle and wooden ends. No two are alike—each piece is one of a kind, and we will select yours with care.

A loop of deerskin leather lacing is attached at the end of each rattle, adding both function and traditional flair. Colors of the stain and lacing may vary, reflecting the individuality of each handmade piece.

We offer three sizes:

The Rattle size varies according to the width of the horn section of the rattle.  All rattles handles are at least 10″ long

• Small Approx 1.5 ” wide at center of horn
• Medium Approx 2- 2.5″ wide at center of horn
• Large Approx  2.75-4″ wide at center of horn

Traditionally, Native Americans use Horn Rattles to produce the rhythm for song and dance. The Horn Rattle can also sometimes accompany the Water Drum.   You can strike a Horn Rattle against the palm of the hand, or shake it.  Native Americans did not use cow horn to make Rattles until after European contact. Prior to the introduction of cows, Natives of the Northeast had to use Bark, Gourd and Turtle Shell to make Rattles.

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