Bird Medicine: The Sacred Power of Bird Shamanism by Evan T. Pritchard Peruvian Rattle Each one has a very

Each one has a very fine drape and is woven from soft wool

The broad black stripes represent life-giving Pachamama and the two sides of the cloth are joined in the middle with alpaca stitched to represent the mayu or River of the Sky or Milky Way

bringing the violet ray of transmutation

beautifully hand-carved by Peruvian artists Abelardo and Luz Marina

With powerfully clear and accessible symbolism

Bird Medicine: The Sacred Power of Bird Shamanism by Evan T. Pritchard Peruvian Rattle Each one has a veryBirds are our strongest allies in the natural world. Revered in Native American spirituality and shamanic traditions around the world, birds are known as teachers, guardians, role models, counselors, healers, clowns, peacemakers, and meteorologists.