Hoof Rattles Set of 2

Hoof Rattles
I handmade this set of hoof rattles from cow hoof and leather. Traditional rattles are pretty soft compared to these...Really loud and will definitely cut through the mix!

Deer hoof rattles are used by Native American tribes throughout the Americas. The rattles are used for different purposes, depending on the tribe.

The Flatheads of Montana use it in the hysterical cures of the blue jay shaman's dance in bison-calling rites. In the West they are associated with girl's puberty ceremonies.
Deer hoof rattles can also be used to invoke oneness with the spirit of Mother Earth. The rattles stimulate the animal energy and brings one closer in balance with nature.

The deer hoof rattle is made of bunches of deer hooves fastened to indigenous wood. To personalize the rattles, people can use animal fur, feathers, yarn, or beads.
Some people also paint the inside of the hoof.