Peruvian Shamanic Ceremonial Rattle

Peruvian Shamanic Ceremonial Rattle | Decorated with Peruvian Turquoise, Beads, Sea Shell and Feather | Handle part made of Ayahuasca Vine

SHAMAN RATTLE

Shamanic rattles are spiritual tools used by shamans and healers across various cultures and traditions. These rattles are more than just musical instruments; they hold significant spiritual and symbolic meanings:

Spiritual Communication: The sound of the rattle is believed to facilitate communication with the spirit world. Shamans use the rattle to call upon spirits, deities, ancestors, or other non-physical entities during ceremonies and rituals.

Healing: In many traditions, the rattle is used as a healing instrument. Its sound is believed to help align energy and drive away negative influences or spirits that might cause illness. The rhythmic shaking and the sound it produces can induce trance-like states that facilitate healing processes.

Protection: The rattle can serve as a protective tool. Its sound can ward off malevolent spirits or negative energies. During journeys to the spirit world, shamans might use the rattle as a shield or guide.

Guidance in Journeying: Shamanic practices often involve spiritual journeys or “soul journeys” to other realms or levels of consciousness. The rattle can serve as a guide during these journeys, helping the shaman stay connected to the physical realm and return safely.

Connection to the Earth: Many rattles are made using natural materials, such as gourds, bones, shells, and stones, filled with seeds, beads, or small pebbles. These materials symbolize the shaman’s deep connection to the natural world.

Transmutation: The rattle’s ability to transform energy is a key component of its spiritual significance. By shaking the rattle, shamans believe they can shift energies, transform situations, and bring about desired changes in the spiritual and physical realms.

Representation of Dualities: The sound of a rattle often embodies the concept of dualities – life and death, male and female, physical and spiritual. This duality is central to many shamanic traditions, emphasizing the interconnectedness and balance of all things.

Ceremonial Significance: Beyond individual use, rattles often play a central role in group ceremonies, dances, and rituals. They can be used to keep rhythm, invoke spirits, or purify participants and spaces.

In conclusion, the shamanic rattle is a potent spiritual tool with a rich tapestry of meanings. Its significance goes beyond its sound, embodying a deep connection to the spirit world, the earth, and the intricate web of life. As with any spiritual tool or symbol, the meanings and beliefs associated with the shamanic rattle can vary significantly among different cultures and traditions.

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DISCLAIMER

• Actual colors may vary a little from those shown in the pictures due to the nature of the photography and monitor color settings.
• All of our products are handmade, thus they may not be exactly as shown in the photos. Pictures displayed in listings are a reference only. Therefore, it may be minor changes.

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FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

• Please be aware that import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. We strongly recommend all of our customers check with their own country’s customs office to determine these additional costs prior to buying.

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SHIPPING & TRACKING INFORMATION

• Shipping:
– We use the Peruvian Postal Service (Serpost) to ship all of our products worldwide.
– The regular shipping time is 10-20 days from the shipping date. However, sometimes shipping takes longer due to the specific transit time set by each country’s postal service, as well as for each country’s customs procedures.

• Tracking:
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RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY

• Returns:
– Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs, and
– Buyers are responsible for any loss in value if an item isn’t returned in its original condition.

• Exchanges:
We may exchange an item for another one of the same type provided that:
– The item is returned in its same original condition, and
– Buyers assume the total cost of the return shipping as well as the total cost of the new shipping.

For this, we kindly ask that before asking for the exchange take into account the following:
– The items’ actual colors may differ from those shown in the pictures due to the nature of the photography and monitor color settings, and
– Most importantly, please take into account that ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE HANDMADE, thus they may not be exactly as shown in the listing photos, pictures are a reference only; thus, it may be minor changes in color tones, sizes, and shapes.

• Failed Delivery:
Please be aware that sometimes items are returned to Chakana Journey due to failed delivery for different reasons such as “unclaimed”, “addressee not available at the time of delivery”, “failed delivery attempt”, “unsuccessful delivery”, among others. In these events, we offer you two options:
– We may ship again the item provided that buyers assume the total cost of the item’s new shipping, or
– We may refund the amount of the item but we will deduct the actual and total initial item’s shipping cost.

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• If you have any questions, queries, or issues, don’t hesitate to contact us via:
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