S-western Native-Style 17.25" Lizard Ceremonial Rattle Wand

Vintage Southwestern Native-Style 17.25" Rawhide Lizard Ceremonial Rattle Wand / Dance Stick Up for sale is a beautiful, highly detailed Southwestern native-style ceremonial rattle wand (spirit stick). This fine piece of artisan craftwork dates to the late 20th century (circa 1980s–1990s) and serves as an exceptional example of regional lodge-style decorative art. Key Features & Craftsmanship: 3D Rawhide Shaker Topper: The focal point is a fully stuffed, three-dimensional rawhide lizard/horned toad effigy. It functions beautifully as a ritual rattle, filled internally with small pebbles or beads that produce a crisp, resonant sound when shaken. Symbolic Hand-Painted Artistry (Dual Meanings): Side A: Features painted turquoise geometric crosshatch/fence symbols, traditionally representing spiritual armor and protective boundaries. Side B: Features fluid parallel lightning trails and rain symbols, representing dynamic speed, energy, and connection to nature. Premium Wrapped Handle: The sturdy handle is tightly wrapped in soft, split-grain teal/green suede leather with an intricate row of uniform turquoise glass seed beads tightly woven around the collar. Ornamental Accents: Features long, cascading leather fringe strands adorned with vibrant blue and turquoise glass pony trade beads. Feather Element: A beautiful, bi-colored prayer feather (white with rich auburn-brown tipping) is cleanly secured to the lizard's tail using a traditional brass metal cone. A band of natural animal fur accents the neck junction. Specifications: Total Length: 17.25 inches Materials: Hardened rawhide, suede leather, glass beads, natural feather, animal fur, brass cone. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The rawhide is structurally sound with zero splitting, cracking, or brittleness. The hand-painted accents remain remarkably vibrant, and the suede wrapping is tight and clean Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue