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# Northwest Coast Style Hand-Carved Cedar Bear/Wolf Shaman Rattle - 12"
## Item DescriptionUp for sale is a stunning, beautifully executed **Pacific Northwest Coast style hand-carved shamanic dance rattle**. This two-sided ceremonial piece is masterfully carved from local native timber and features incredible sculptural depth.
* **The Face Side:** Showcases the iconic Northwest Coast Indigenous formline style, depicting a powerful Wolf or Bear spirit crest. It is detailed with heavily stylized ovoid eyes, flared nostrils, a prominent brow, and hand-cut teeth accented with traditional red, black, and green mineral-style pigments.* **The Reverse Side:** Features a minimalist, beautifully rounded finish highlighted by abstract circular grain patterning, showcasing the organic beauty of the natural timber.
## Construction & Materials* **Timber Species:** Hand-carved from authentic **Western Red Cedar (*Thuja plicata*)**, showing a gorgeous warm cinnamon/amber heartwood tone and straight grain.* **Traditional Crafting:** True to historical design, the rattle head consists of two hollowed-out halves seamlessly fitted together and filled with rattling elements to create a crisp, rhythmic sound when shaken.* **Handle:** The handle seam is tightly wrapped in a traditional, natural twisted fiber cord providing a secure, comfortable grip and excellent structural reinforcement.
## Condition & Close-Up Details**Excellent vintage/contemporary condition.** The wood shows rich natural aging with crisp, deep relief carvings and vibrant pigment accents. The structural seam is tight, the cord wrap is perfectly intact, and the rattle functions perfectly.
* **Artisan Marking:** Upon close inspection under macro lighting, there is a very faint, lightly etched "X" artisan mark carved directly into the wood on the reverse side of the cedar head.* **Surface Wear:** The surface exhibits a few minor, shallow handling scratches and authentic hand-tool marks consistent with handcrafted folk art.* **Handle Base:** There is a tiny hairline age-check on the very bottom cross-section of the wood handle, which is completely natural for aged cedar and does not affect the structural integrity of the piece.
Please review the high-resolution photos for exact dimensions and cosmetic details.
Dimensions* **Total Length:** Approx. 11.5" to 12" (Matches the height scale of a standard water bottle)* **Head Width:** Approx. 4.5"
"In the style of Haida/Tlingit/Kwakwaka'wakw."Please email any questionsWill Pack with Great Care
