Mimbres Talking Stick Gourd Rattle – Extra Large – Beautifully Handcrafted Bear Design

Hand-Painted Bear Design – Each Rattle Varies

Each Bear design is individually hand-painted and will vary. A selection of examples is shown in the photographs. While we will always try to accommodate specific requests where possible, detailing, line work and colour tones may differ slightly.

The key motif and energetic essence remains Bear — symbolising strength, introspection, healing, protection and connection to ancestral wisdom.

Mimbres Bear Talking Stick Gourd Rattle – Extra Large is a grounded and powerful ceremonial instrument inspired by Indigenous symbolism and Southwestern artistic heritage.

Crafted from natural gourd and hand-painted with Bear imagery, this extra-large talking stick rattle carries a steady, rooted presence. Its substantial size and textured resonance make it especially suited for protective ceremonies, healing work and leadership within sacred circle.

Product Details:

  • Size: Approx EX-Large – Length 17–19" (430mm overall)
  • Gourd Head: Approx 3.5–4" (90–100mm diameter)
  • Design: Hand-painted Bear motif
  • Also Available In: Eagle/Condor, Serpent, Jaguar, Hummingbird, Plain Design, Horse, Wolf, Bear, Buffalo and Deer
  • Material: Natural gourd head with wooden handle, suede wrap, feathers & colourful beads
  • Sound: Textured, gritty, rustic, coarse and resonant
  • Purpose: Ideal for ceremonial use, spiritual practice, storytelling and altar power symbol
  • Use: Shamanic practices, talking rattle/stick, rituals, ceremony, music making
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Sourcing: 100% naturally sourced and crafted in local traditions
  • Origin: New Mexico

Size and colour can vary due to this being a natural handmade product using organic materials.

What is a Shamanic Rattle?

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.

Ceremonial & Shamanic Use

The Bear holds strong meaning across many spiritual and shamanic traditions and is often associated with:

  • Strength and grounded power
  • Healing and restoration
  • Protection of sacred space
  • Introspection and inner journey
  • Ancestral wisdom

In ceremonial contexts, Bear energy represents retreat into stillness for renewal — emerging stronger and wiser.

The Mimbres Bear Talking Stick Rattle may be used to:

  • Support healing ceremonies
  • Anchor protective ritual space
  • Accompany drum rhythm and chant
  • Guide deeper introspective journeying
  • Facilitate sacred communication

Its extra-large form enhances presence, grounding and authority within circle.

Description & Cultural Context

Stunning handcrafted Mimbres gourd rattle, hand decorated with feathers, suede and bead accents. The rattle — sometimes referred to as a Shaker or Talking Stick — is an important ceremonial instrument across many Indigenous traditions.

They are used:

  • As dance rattles
  • To accompany drum rhythms
  • In ceremonial and spiritual gatherings
  • In shamanic ritual and sacred storytelling

The talking stick form represents voice, presence and grounded leadership within ceremonial space.

The Three Kingdoms Symbolism

It is said that the three kingdoms — animal, plant and mineral — are beautifully represented within the rattle:

  • Mineral Kingdom: Seeds or stones inside the gourd
  • Animal Kingdom: Feathers and suede wrapping
  • Plant Kingdom: Gourd and carved wooden handle

Together they symbolise balance and unity between the natural and spiritual worlds.

What Is a Talking Stick Rattle?

Talking stick rattles resemble large jungle-style gourd rattles with extended handles. They are widely used in rituals and ceremony.

The name refers to the tradition of passing the rattle around a ceremonial space. The person holding it holds the voice in that moment, allowing uninterrupted sharing while others listen with intention.

Benefits of a Talking Stick Rattle

These style rattles are also used in mediation and ceremonial council.

When individuals feel unheard, the talking stick rattle is passed to allow each voice to be expressed respectfully and without interruption.

In this way, it supports:

  • Respectful communication
  • Sacred listening
  • Equality of voice
  • Harmonising group energy

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