{"product_id":"turtle-shell-rattle","title":"Turtle Shell Rattle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural form. Grounded tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rattles are made from red-eared turtle shell, a material long used in instrument making across different parts of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shell is mounted on a willow stick gathered near the Sandy River outside Portland, Oregon, and filled with corn to create a tone that is full-bodied, soft, and gently uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is finished with deer leather and rabbit fur, adding to the natural feel and character of each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound is rounded and supportive rather than sharp. It carries a steady presence in the hand and in the space, making it well-suited for personal work, ceremony, and slower rhythmic practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are made from natural materials, each rattle carries its own variation in shell size, surface, tone, and adornment. No two are exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the Form\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turtle is often associated with steadiness, protection, and a deep connection to the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts form can be understood as a reminder of patience, continuity, and the supportive ground beneath us. In many traditions, the turtle is also connected with nurturing and sustaining qualities, an expression of the generative and receptive aspects of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~16\" in length (shell size will vary)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed-eared turtle shell\u003cbr\u003eWillow stick gathered near the Sandy River in Oregon\u003cbr\u003eCorn fill\u003cbr\u003eDeer leather\u003cbr\u003eRabbit fur\u003cbr\u003eEach piece will vary slightly in size, tone, and natural materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do These Sound?:  \u003c\/strong\u003eListen below for a general example of how these rattles sound. Each rattle will vary slightly in tone and character, though they represent a consistent style and voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1fFQMKjz8g\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360293437661,"sku":"turt_rattle","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/turtleshellrattle_2.jpg?v=1777562631","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/turtle-shell-rattle","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}