Vintage Rain Stick

Our natural rainsticks are handcrafted in Chile and produce a mystical sound like rain trickling. The 20" standard length rain stick offers a rain-trickle sound that can last for a few seconds when played correctly; longer than the small 10" or 15", but shorter than 30"-50". Tip the rainstick at an angle and slowly rotate for a longer rain sound, allowing the filler to trickle slowly through the cactus. Our 20" rain stick also works great as a shaker or a rattle! --- After the plentiful Capado cactus plant lives about 6 decades it dies and dries out, and is then harvested, cleaned, and hollowed out by native artisans. The spines are pushed into the hard wood body, or small sticks are inserted, and many very small pebbles are sealed inside. The unique sound produced by turning the stick from end to end is mesmerizing, and is still used in traditional rain ceremonies throughout South America today. * sturdy construction will stand up to use in the classroom, home, or band over time * much clearer sound than plastic or poorly made imitation rainsticks * yarn dyed in bright red/yellow/green colors is wrapped around one end of the rainstick * clear sealant applied for a smoother, more durable and moisture-resistant finish * in some cases the spines may work their way out of the cactus body during shipping. if this is uncomfortable, simply use a butter knife or flat screwdriver to gently press them back into the rainstick. * your purchase of this rainstick helps support the efforts of Africa Heartwood Project * Sturdy construction will stand up to use in the classroom, home, or band over time * Much clearer sound than plastic or poorly made imitation rainsticks * Variety of brightly colored yarn wrapped around one end of the cactus stalk * Clear sealant applied for a smoother, more durable and moisture-resistant finish * Your purchase of this rainstick helps support the efforts of Africa Heartwood Project New Weight: