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This Ceremonial Turtle Shell Medicine Man Rattle is an great hand made artifact. The turtle is the Native American Indian symbol for long life. The head of this rattle was made from a genuine turtle shell. Native American artists often use animal parts in their work in order to bring honor to their animal spirits. The genuine buckskin leather gives the turtle shell added natural character. The handle has been wrapped in genuine buckskin leather with some impressive hand made seed bead work in the center. Genuine fur, feathers, and trade beads give this rattle extra detail. The length of this artifact is 21-1/4". As with all hand made items some slight variations will occur. You'll be getting one from this group of high quality rattles.


The objects man makes are called artifacts, and every artifact, whether it is beautiful or ugly, crude or refined, utilitarian or ceremonial, is a reflection and product of man's skills, his techniques, his arts. Artifacts reflect the ideas, the concepts, and the knowledge acquired or learned as a member of a tribe. Members of a particular tribe use certain techniques, and create a particular style because that is their tradition.

This artifact is authentic hand crafted Indian art created by an artist who is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is authentic, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

SKU	1660-NC-NEW
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Price $139.00 Sale Price $95.00

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