Spiritual Rattle – The White Breath

An object full of meaning, made slowly and with care.

The spirit of the object

The spiritual rattle is a sound-producing object used to accompany spiritual gestures, mark a rhythm, and support intention. The white breath is distinguished by its gentle and enveloping presence, inviting calm, listening, and grounding.

Its movement creates a subtle vibration that accompanies speech, silence, or the transition from one moment to another. It does not seek to direct, but to support. It acts as a point of reference, a presence, a breath.

The white wolf fur, chosen with respect, evokes guidance, clarity, and quiet vigilance. It brings a profoundly soothing and symbolic dimension to the whole.

Created as a unique piece, according to a handcrafted rhythm.

Materials and know-how

Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan works with what nature offers him, transforming raw materials into objects that carry memory and meaning.

• Natural wood, selected for its strength and resonance, hand-shaped.
• White wolf fur, bringing softness, presence and symbolism of guidance.
• Moose leather, used for the fastenings, a robust and traditional material.
• Natural feathers, adding lightness, movement and visual balance.

This object is simply waiting to find its person.

Technical details

Title of the piece: The White Breath

Artisan: Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan (Ilnu Nation)

Origin: Mashteuiatsh, Quebec

Materials: Natural wood, white wolf fur, moose leather, natural feathers

Format: Spiritual rattle, unique handmade piece

To delve deeper into the meaning and use of this object, a full article explains the origin, symbolism, and role of the indigenous spiritual rattle in contemporary traditions and practices.