Spiritual Rattles

The essence of the collection

  • Function: To mark the rhythm, support the intention, and accompany spiritual gestures.
  • Nature: Sound and vibrating object
  • Uses: Circles, spiritual practices, moments of transition
  • Production: Handcrafted, using natural materials

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Spiritual rattles – sound objects at the heart of ritual practices

Spiritual rattles are sound objects used to accompany ritual gestures, mark rhythm, and support intention. Their sound acts as a vibration that structures space, fosters presence, and accompanies moments of connection.

In many Indigenous cultures, the rattle plays an important role in spiritual practices. It can be used to open a circle, accompany a song, support a movement, or mark a passage. Its role is not decorative, but deeply connected to its use and gesture.


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Spiritual objects made to be used

Each spiritual rattle is handcrafted by Innu artisan Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan , using carefully selected natural materials. Each piece is unique, both in its sound and its presence.

These rattles are designed to accompany respectful and mindful practices. Their value lies as much in their handcrafted nature as in the connection they create between the gesture, the intention, and the lived experience.

My signature as an artist – my creative process

Each rattle I create follows exactly the same artistic process. It's my signature. It's what makes my pieces recognizable, consistent, and meaningful.

I begin by personally selecting driftwood, hand-picked from the banks of the Piekuakami (Lac-Saint-Jean) or the Ashapmushuan River. These places are part of my family and cultural history. Historically, my ancestors travelled this river by canoe.

Each piece of wood is chosen for its shape, density, and the energy it emits.

The wood is then worked and adorned with 100% genuine moose leather , a material used in Indigenous crafts for millennia for its strength, flexibility and direct connection to the Earth.

I also incorporate real animal fur in order to symbolically infuse the object with the strength and presence of the animal.

The rattle's head is crafted from deer leather , an intentional choice that produces a warm, soft, and vibrant sound.

Finally, I hand-paint each stick with colors inspired by the sky, stars, and night, recalling the sacred link between Earth and Heaven.

No two rattles are exactly alike. Each piece is unique.