The silent serpent slides across his celestial starry sky, the Milky Way and glides through the river waters of earth. Totem animal of the south direction in some teachings. This eco-friendly ceremonial hand crafted rattle is designed and executed by the artist in Peru. The etchings on the rattle's bowl features twin serpents one on each side. The handle of this sound maker is constructed of very strong chonta wood and the bowl is made from a native gourd. The rattle is trimmed on the tip of the handle with colorful molted Amazon bird feathers. Colorful cotton thread is wound both above and below the gourd bowl. Each piece is a unique work of art and instrument with its own sound. Your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown. Made in Peru. Pleas note that the large size is marked down because they are missing the top feathers.