Owl Rattle Twine There are numerous styles of

There are numerous styles of spoon-like objects used ceremonially on the Northwest Coast

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slender and pliant rootlets of cedar and sometimes spruce

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Owl Rattle Twine There are numerous styles ofAlong with drums, rattles are the predominant percussion instrument used in shamanic and ceremonial contexts. Rattles appear in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are often finely carved or painted. Representations of rattles sometimes appear in art, particularly in the grasp of shamans, chiefs and dancers. Traditionally, rattles and their noises may contain magic. The sound of rattles is used to calm and tame wild dancers in some ceremonies.