Oyster Catcher Rattle | Pacific Northwest Native American Shaman Style | Hand Carved Hand Painted Wood Reproduction | Museum Source$270.00
Oyster Catcher Rattle | Pacific Northwest Native American Shaman Style | Hand Carved Hand Painted Wood Reproduction | Museum Source
Oyster Catcher Shaman Rattle | Pacific Northwest Native American Style | Hand Carved & Hand Painted Wood Reproduction | Tlingit-Inspired Artifact
This Oyster Catcher Rattle is a detailed, hand-carved and hand-painted reproduction of a 19th-century Tlingit ceremonial rattle from the Pacific Northwest Coast. Designed to replicate an artifact originally carved by a Tlingit artist, this symbolic rattle represents both transformation and healing—key themes in traditional Native spiritual practices.
🌀 Symbolism & Cultural Meaning:
Shamans of the Pacific Northwest tribes used rattles like this in ceremonial healing rituals, shaking them over afflicted individuals to ward off harmful spirits and restore balance. The featured bird, the Oyster Catcher, is considered a transformative spirit animal—a creature that dwells in the sky yet plunges into water for nourishment, symbolizing connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.
Riding the back of the bird is a shaman figure mid-transformation into a land otter—a powerful spiritual metaphor in Native lore, where land otters are known to inhabit liminal, mystical spaces and guide shamans through metaphysical transitions.
🛠 Product Details:
Materials: Hand-carved wood, hand-painted with natural pigments
Dimensions: Approx. 16″ L x 6″ W x 4″ D (slight variations due to handmade nature)
Design Origin: Inspired by a historical artifact crafted by a Tlingit carver in the 1800s
Finish: Each piece may feature minor color shifts and textures, echoing the aged appearance of museum originals
Note: This is a modern reproduction and not made by a tribal member.
$270.00
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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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Absolutely. We use only plantation-grown or reclaimed wood, ensuring that our carvings are eco-conscious and forest-friendly.
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.