The Shipibo-Conibo people live along the Ucayali River in the Peruvian Amazon and are widely respected for their ceremonial traditions and sacred geometric artwork known as Kené patterns.

Gourd rattles are traditionally made from locally harvested jungle gourds, cleaned and dried before being filled with natural seeds or small stones. Handles are carved from jungle hardwood. Decorative imagery often reflects animal spirits, jungle life and cosmological symbolism.

These instruments are traditionally used in:

Craft production supports local families and preserves traditional knowledge.

Shipibo jungle designs are expressions of energy, spirit and cosmology. Many motifs reflect the interconnectedness of jungle life, animal guardians and spiritual pathways.

Symbolic themes often relate to:

Designs may include:

Selections are random depending on available stock.

A shamanic rattle is a traditional percussion instrument used in ceremony, healing practices, and journeying traditions across many indigenous cultures. The rhythmic sound of the rattle is used to focus attention, clear energy, and guide meditative or trance states. In Amazonian traditions such as the Shipibo culture, gourd rattles filled with seeds are commonly used by shamans during healing ceremonies, prayer, and spiritual work.

In traditional Amazonian settings, smaller rattles such as this are used for focused ceremonial work, jungle journeying and rhythmic accompaniment.

The 3" medium size produces:

It is particularly well suited for:

This size is often preferred by practitioners who want a more contained, subtle acoustic presence.

We curate these rattles specifically for ceremonial, meditative and sound healing communities seeking authenticity and natural tone.