What are Shamanic Rattles?

Shamanic rattles are sacred instruments used in spiritual practices around the world for thousands of years. Found in cultures from the Amazon to Siberia, Africa to the Arctic, rattles have long served as tools for healing, connection, and ceremony.

Traditionally made from natural materials—hide, bone, seed pods, wood—each rattle carries the spirit of its components and the energy of its maker. The sound of the rattle is not just a rhythm; it’s a language—one that speaks to spirit, awakens altered states of consciousness, and calls the soul into presence.

A tool for the journey

On a shamanic path, the rattle is used to:

• Shift states of awareness and enter trance or journeying states

• Clear stagnant energy from the body, home, or ritual space

• Call in spirits, ancestors, and guides

• Create sacred space for ceremony, healing, or meditation

• Mark transitions during rites of passage or seasonal rituals

Each shake is an offering, each rhythm a prayer. Whether used in deep ritual or as a daily grounding practice, a rattle can become a companion on the path—a bridge between worlds, a drumbeat of the soul.

Honouring Sacred Traditions

At Triskelion Rattles, we acknowledge and honour the diverse cultures and ancestral lineages that have carried the sacred art of rattle-making across time. While our rattles are inspired by these rich traditions, they are not replicas of any one culture’s sacred object. They are born from a deep respect for the earth, a personal spiritual path rooted in animism and pagan practice, and a commitment to craft each piece with integrity, intention, and reverence.