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It is filled with dry achira seeds from forest gardens to give it a crisp natural sound.  The handle is made from sturdy pona palm.  Keep in mind that these special instruments are hand-made from natural materials from the forest so each rattle has its own pattern, shape, and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calabash pods in the maracas come in two sizes: Small (2.75\" x 3.5') and Medium (3.5\" x 4\") Most handles are 6 1\/2 to 7 1\/2 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipibo Artisan Association","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":32482333851719,"sku":"MRS0004","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":32482333818951,"sku":"MRS0005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"large","offer_id":42313673146439,"sku":"MRS0006","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra-small","offer_id":42526314987591,"sku":"MRG03S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/shipibo-artisan-association-instruments-and-musical-accessories-extra-small-shipibo-geometric-design-calabash-maraca-made-by-peruvian-amazon-artisan-15042742124615.jpg?v=1745610121"},{"product_id":"butterfly-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Butterfly Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of a butterfly - one of many species found in the Amazon and throughout the world which are key pollinators for thousands of plants.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see our woven \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/products\/woven-butterfly-large-hair-barrettes?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=40fb290ee\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Woven butterfly barrettes\"\u003ebutterfly barrettes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32581678432327,"sku":"ORWI005","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-default-title-butterfly-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15316593672263.jpg?v=1745610265"},{"product_id":"heron-and-egret-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Heron and Egret Bird Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of a blue heron - one of many long-legged birds found near water in the Amazon and other parts of the world.  It is an iconic figure seen standing still or slowly walking as it patiently searches for fish, snakes, frogs or other prey with its pointed sharp beak.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design and shape of the calabash pod will vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: ORWB039 (crested heron); \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORWB064 (great blue heron); 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This makes hummingbirds one of the best known pollinators of plants with tubular flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORWB003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32581771690055,"sku":"ORWB003","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-default-title-hummingbird-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15315443122247.jpg?v=1745610273"},{"product_id":"woodpecker-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Woodpecker Bird Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  One design of this rattle features the figure of a large crested woodpecker - similar to both the pileated woodpecker of the US and the lineated woodpecker of Amazonia.  The other design shows the head of the crimson bellied woodpecker .  Woodpeckers are known for using their strong head, neck and beak to pound holes into rotting trees in search of insect prey and carve out a nest to raise their young.  .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWB014 (pileated\/lineated), ORWB014B (tropical woodpecker); 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Title","offer_id":32582386778183,"sku":"ORWM031","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-bat-bat-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15316764885063.jpg?v=1745610296"},{"product_id":"dolphin-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Dolphin Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an Amazon river dolphin - two of the four dolphin species in the world that live exclusively in fresh water. The grey river dolphin looks similar to the well-known bottlenose dolphin from the ocean.  The pink river dolphin has a longer narrow mouth and is the subject of numerous legends among Amazon people (often related to unexplained pregnancies of young women).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/dolphin-balsa-wood-fair-trade-ornament-carved-by-peruvian-amazon-artisan\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dolphin Balsa Wood Ornament\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDolphin Balsa Wood Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582395166791,"sku":"ORWM004","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-dolphin-dolphin-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15316767211591.jpg?v=1745610293"},{"product_id":"fox-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Fox Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the fox.  The grey fox is the only member of the canids (mammal group that includes foxes, wolves and dogs) who lives in the wild throughout North America and parts of South America including the Amazon rainforest.  The fox eats small rodents when it can, but it also eats lots of insects, other invertebrates, fruit and sometimes other parts of plants.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM043\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582523650119,"sku":"ORWM043","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_14_2026_06_25_26_PM.png?v=1778797542"},{"product_id":"jaguar-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Jaguar Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the jaguar - the top feline predator in the warmer parts of the Americas including the rainforest of the Amazon and dry regions of the U.S. southwest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jaguar can stalk deer on the land or caimans in the river. No person walking through the jungle will ignore its potential nearby presence seeing fresh footprints in the earth or sounds of its primordial call in the forest.  No diorama or collection of Amazon wildlife is complete with this beautiful cat with its unique rosette spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM002 (jaguar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see \u003ca title=\"Jaguar balsa wood ornament\" href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-ornament-balsa-jaguar-carved-by-peruvian-amazon-artisan\"\u003eJaguar balsa wood ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582524796999,"sku":"ORWM002","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-jaguar-jaguar-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15317055144007.jpg?v=1745610291"},{"product_id":"manatee-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Manatee Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the manatee - one of the three species of this gentle plant eating aquatic mammal.  The Amazonian variety lives only in fresh water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-manatee-balsa-ornament-orba11\" title=\"Manatee Balsa Wood Ornament\"\u003eManatee balsa wood ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582558154823,"sku":"ORWM011","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-manatee-manatee-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15317148500039.jpg?v=1745610292"},{"product_id":"monkey-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Monkey Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the squirrel monkeys and a few of the other150 primates found in Central and South America.  Their agility navigating through trees of jungles throughout the region is aided by their prehensile tails which they can use as a fifth limb to grasp branches or food.  Most of the New World monkeys eat fruit, but others eat leaves and\/or insects.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM008 (monkey); ORWM037 (squirrel monkey)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Squirrel monkey","offer_id":32721095163975,"sku":"ORWM037","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monkey","offer_id":32582577193031,"sku":"ORWM008","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tamarin","offer_id":40403013730375,"sku":"ORWM038","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-monkey-monkey-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15653869682759.jpg?v=1745610297"},{"product_id":"sloth-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Sloth Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of a sloth - one of two species of this endearing animal that moves slowly through the forest canopy in the Amazon munching leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca title=\"Sloth Balsa Wood Ornament\" href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-sloth-balsa-ornament-orbm023\"\u003eSloth Balsa Wood Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/woven-wildlife-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-sloth-woven-ornament-orpm023\" title=\"Sloth Woven Chambira Ornament\"\u003eSloth Woven Chambira Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582601474119,"sku":"ORWM023","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_14_2026_07_21_57_PM.png?v=1778800933"},{"product_id":"armadillo-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Armadillo Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the armadillo - one of 20 kinds of this mammal with a hard shell that ranges in size from 5 inches to 5 feet long.  It uses its sharp claws to dig for grubs and insects to eat and dig underground dens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-armadillo-balsa-ornament-orbm018\" title=\"Armadillo Balsa Wood Ornament\"\u003eArmadillo Balsa Wood Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582652592199,"sku":"ORWM018","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/20260416_221846_0000.png?v=1776397935"},{"product_id":"coati-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Coati Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the coati (or coatimundi) - the Latin American relative of the racoon in North America.  It shares its ringed tail and innate curiosity for exploring its environs. The coati has a slender upward turned flexible snout which allows it to check out and feed on a wide variety of small animals and fruit.  It spends a lot of time in trees and has also has highly flexible ankles which allow it to walk down a trunk facing forward.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-coati-balsa-ornament-orbm016\" title=\"Coati Balsa Wood Ornament\"\u003eCoati Balsa Wood Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32583260110919,"sku":"ORWM016","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-coati-coati-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-31482122043463.png?v=1745610295"},{"product_id":"paca-and-agouti-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornaments-and-hand-rattles","title":"Paca and Agouti Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornaments and hand rattles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  These rattles feature an image of the paca and agouti - two common rainforest rodents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paca has a sleek brown coat contrasted with distinctive white dots and stripes.  While it rests in underground burrows, it is a greater swimmer and prefers to live near water.  The paca and agouti eat some insects, plant leaves, buds and flowers, but their main diet is fruit that has fallen onto the forest floor.  They, therefore, help many rainforest trees reproduce by dispersing the seeds that pass through them or leaving stashes that germinate on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon forest people commonly hunt the paca and its smaller relative agouti for their meat - both to feed their family and sell in local markets.  Some attempts have been made to raise pacas in captivity to satisfy a demand for this popular game meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM029 (paca); ORWM042 (agouti); ORWM017 (squirrel)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Paca","offer_id":32583318208583,"sku":"ORWM029","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Agouti","offer_id":32736184172615,"sku":"ORWM042","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Squirrel","offer_id":39411182043207,"sku":"ORWM017","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/20260416_221620_0000.png?v=1776397876"},{"product_id":"river-otter-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"River Otter Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of the giant river otter - the sleek and agile hunter in the Amazon river system.  It eats mostly catfish and other fish but also catches snakes, crabs, turtles and small caiman.  It can grow to more than five feet long making it the largest member of the weasel family.  It is highly social living in groups with up to 8 family members.  Other than people hunting it for its meat or pelt, the river otter has no serious natural predators.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWM007\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"River otter","offer_id":32583360872519,"sku":"ORWM007","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-river-otter-river-otter-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15318783131719.jpg?v=1745610292"},{"product_id":"caiman-reptile-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Caiman Reptile Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of a caiman - a relative of the alligator which inhabit rivers, lakes and swamps in Central and South America.  There are six caiman species which tend to be 6 to 8 feet long with the Black Caiman being the largest.  They eat a great quantity and variety of fish as well as insects, birds, mammals and smaller reptiles.  The caiman's only natural predator is the jaguar.  Local people also hunt them for their meat and their hides but these are not considered as valuable as the skins from alligators and crocodiles.  Caiman skulls, however, are often used to decorate Amazon restaurants and tourist shops.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWR003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-ornament-balsa-caiman-carved-by-peruvian-amazon-artisan\" title=\"Caiman Balsa Wood Ornament\"\u003eCaiman Balsa Wood Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32583374405703,"sku":"ORWR003","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-caiman-caiman-reptile-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15318834479175.jpg?v=1745610313"},{"product_id":"frog-poison-arrow-frog-amphibian-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"FROG \u0026 POISON ARROW FROG - Amphibian Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of a frog including the poison-arrow frog.  Four of these frogs have toxic alkaloids on the skin from the insects they eat.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWR001, ORWR016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca title=\"Woven Chambira Frog Ornament and Ring-keeper\" href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/woven-wildlife-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-frog-ornament\"\u003eWoven Chambira frog ornament and ring-keeper\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/products\/woven-poison-arrow-frog-fair-trade-christmas-tree-ornament?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1dac488ef\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"woven poison-arrow frog\"\u003ewoven poison-arrow frog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Poison-arrow frog","offer_id":32583414546503,"sku":"ORWR016","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog","offer_id":32721336369223,"sku":"ORWR001","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_14_2026_06_28_11_PM.png?v=1778797829"},{"product_id":"turtle-reptile-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Turtle Reptile Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of a turtle. There are about 45 species of river turtles and land tortoises in the Amazon ecosystem.  The largest is the Giant South American River Turtle whose females can grow to 200 pounds.  Another unique creature of the river is the Amazon snapping turtle (locally called \"matamata\") with a long neck and triangular head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWR006 (turtle); ORWR010 (snapping turtle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca title=\"Turtle Balsa Wood Ornament\" href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/balsa-wood-ornaments\/products\/fair-trade-christmas-tree-turtle-balsa-ornament-orbr006\"\u003eTurtle Balsa Wood Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Turtle","offer_id":32583434829895,"sku":"ORWR006","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snapping turtle","offer_id":32736300138567,"sku":"ORWR010","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-turtle-turtle-reptile-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15318908665927.jpg?v=1745610314"},{"product_id":"anhinga-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Anhinga Bird Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of an anhinga - a long-necked bird that spears fish in rivers and perches on branches in nearby trees to dry its wings in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWB097\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32652344328263,"sku":"ORWB097","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-default-title-anhinga-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15492673732679.jpg?v=1745610329"},{"product_id":"pirana-fish-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Pirana Fish Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of a pirana - the iconic fish of the Amazon region.  Contrary to popular mythology, people safely swim in the vicinity of some species (unless there is blood in the water) while other species will go after any vulnerable source of food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWF007 (pirana)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32652346458183,"sku":"ORWF007","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-pirana-pirana-fish-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15492705255495.jpg?v=1745610327"},{"product_id":"beetle-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Beetle Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of several types of beetles - the most diverse group of insects and life forms on the planet.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI003 (beetle); ORWI019 (long-horned beetle)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"beetle","offer_id":32716133826631,"sku":"ORWI003","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"long-horned beetle","offer_id":32716133859399,"sku":"ORWI019","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-beetle-beetle-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15647952994375.jpg?v=1745610329"},{"product_id":"boa-reptile-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Boa Reptile Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of a boa constrictor - one of the classic snakes of the Amazon and neotropical forests.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWR022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/belts\" title=\"Snake pattern belts\"\u003eSnake pattern belts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/regular-guitar-straps\" title=\"Snake pattern guitar straps\"\u003eguitar straps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32652415369287,"sku":"ORWR022","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_14_2026_06_21_07_PM.png?v=1778797287"},{"product_id":"currasow-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Currasow Bird Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of a currasow - a pheasant like bird with a wattle under its beak that feeds on fruits and insects on the forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design and shape of the calabash pod will vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORWB008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32715935449159,"sku":"ORWB008","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-default-title-currasow-bird-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15647805210695.jpg?v=1745610367"},{"product_id":"angel-fish-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Angel Fish Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features an image of an angel fish.  While this fish is popular in aquariums, its native home are Amazonian waters where its stripes provide good camouflage to hide it from predators and the little fish and invertebrates that it preys on.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWF018 (angel fish)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampiyacu artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32715973361735,"sku":"ORWF018","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/ampiyacu-artisans-ornament-default-title-angel-fish-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15648331825223.jpg?v=1745610356"},{"product_id":"scorpion-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"SCORPION - Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of a scorpion.  While this arachnid can deliver a painful sting, it uses its formidable pincers to catch most of its prey.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32716085690439,"sku":"ORWI032","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_14_2026_07_16_02_PM.png?v=1778800581"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Praying mantis Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of a praying mantis. Its green body hides it well from its prey in vegetation.  It seems amazingly unafraid of people who can hold one in the palm of their hand.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/woven-wildlife-ornaments\/products\/praying-mantis-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon\" title=\"Praying Mantis Woven Fair-Trade Ornament\"\u003eWoven Praying Mantis Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32716155093063,"sku":"ORWI007","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-default-title-praying-mantis-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15648309674055.jpg?v=1745610340"},{"product_id":"spider-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-1","title":"Spider Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of two types of spiders including the tarantula. This formidable spider preys on many animals on the forest floor, but people can slowly approach some types without fear.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rattle has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI008 (spider), ORWI021 (tarantula)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/products\/tarantula-spider-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e06fbd97c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Tarantula spider fair-trade ornament handwoven by Peruvian Amazon artisan\"\u003eHand-woven tarantula spider ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"spider","offer_id":32716281512007,"sku":"ORWI008","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tarantula","offer_id":32716281544775,"sku":"ORWI021","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-spider-spider-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15648219758663.jpg?v=1745610341"},{"product_id":"ant-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Ant Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments and rattles are made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This rattle features the figure of a leaf-cutter ant - the amazing ant which cuts bits of leaves and carries them to their nest to cultivate a fungus which provides their most important food.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can hang this ornament from your tree or use it as a rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves these rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI036\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32716371853383,"sku":"ORWI036","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-default-title-ant-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15650532032583.jpg?v=1745610363"},{"product_id":"capybara-mammal-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Capybara Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis calabash tree pod ornament and rattle made by artisans from the Ampiyacu River region features an image of the capybara - 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The upper part of the handle made from strong and light-weight balsa wood that is tightly wrapped with two-tone chambira palm fiber.  The lower part of the handle is made with a piece of ayahuasca vine studded with a huayruru seed and two or more crystals. These instruments are hand-made from natural materials from the forest so each rattle has its own pattern, shape, and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rattle is unique so each maraca will vary from the photo shown for these models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calabash pods in the maracas come in three general sizes: Small (2.5 - 3\" dia.), Medium (3 - 3.5\" dia.), Large (3.5 - 4.\" dia.). 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