Two Frogs Rattle | Native American Shaman Style | “An Eruption of Magic” | Hand Carved Hand Painted Wood | Museum Source$95.00
Two Frogs Rattle | Native American Shaman Style | “An Eruption of Magic” | Hand Carved Hand Painted Wood | Museum Source
đ¸ Two Frogs Rattle | Native American Shaman Style | “An Eruption of Magic” | Hand Carved & Painted Wood Reproduction
This Two Frogs Rattle is a striking hand-carved and hand-painted wooden reproduction, inspired by a ceremonial shaman’s rattle originally created by the Haisla tribe, part of the Northern Heiltsuk peoples of Kitimat, British Columbia, around 1850. The original now resides in a private collection, and this contemporary piece offers a powerful tribute to its symbolic and spiritual origins.
đ Dimensions:
Length: 12 inches
Width (cheek to cheek): 5 inches
Depth (tongue to back of head): 5 inches
đż Symbolism & Cultural Meaning:
In Pacific Northwest Indigenous traditions, the frog is a primary spirit helper of shamans, revered for its ability to move between land and water, and symbolizing adaptability, transformation, and communication. As a creature of both the natural and supernatural realms, the frog is seen as a bridge between worlds.
In this specific design, the emergence of a frog from a human mouth is deeply symbolicâit represents an eruption of magic, a release of spiritual energy, and the manifestation of invisible worlds. The frog becomes a voice of the people, a communicator between the shaman, the spirits, and the community.
These types of rattles were exclusive to shamans and used in ceremonial healing, trance, and spiritual guidance. Though this reproduction is not made by a tribal member, it is a carefully crafted homage to the ritual objects and symbolic depth of Indigenous art and shamanic tools.
đ Features:
Material: Hand-carved wood
Finish: Hand-painted with natural pigments
Contemporary reproduction â not of tribal origin
Unique artisan detailing with subtle texture variations
Each rattle is a unique, handmade piece that channels the mysticism and artistic mastery of traditional Indigenous craftsmanshipâoffering both beauty and deep symbolic resonance.
 $95.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
All our pieces are designed by us and hand-carved by master artisans in Bali, Indonesia, using sustainable plantation or reclaimed wood.
Our designs are inspired by Pacific Coast Native art traditions but are not tribal artifacts. They are original, respectful reproductions and interpretations, carved by Balinese artisans.
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Keep your piece out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. A light dusting or occasional wood-safe polish will help preserve its beauty.
Keep your piece out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. A light dusting or occasional wood-safe polish will help preserve its beauty. If you’ve chosen a mask with horse hair or goat hair, and the hair has compressed in shipping, simply comb the hair. in extreme cases, use hairspray and a comb to restore the shape of the hair.