Masks & Headdresses
In Stock
We at Gaia's Workshop Drums do art from our hearts
with respect for those who have gone before and for those who are to come,
working with the guidance of the gods, the ancestors, the honored teachers,
and our sacred connection with the Mother.
All Masks & Headdresses in this section are already made, one of a kind and ready to ship.
Our masks are designed and made by Michelle, based on shamanic and ritual masks worldwide. They are made from soft deer leather, with glass crow beads for decoration. Our ritual masks also have silver or bronze colored metal beads.
Our Headdresses are made with real deer antlers, silk flowers, deer suede and fur on a plastic headband.
This beautiful headdress is made from real ethically sourced deer antlers, firmly attached to a flexible acrylic headband with inset screws. The inside is lined with soft natural deer suede, making it feel very comfortable against the head. The headdress is beautifully decorated with blue (with a bit of white & purple) artificial silk flowers, finished with natural rabbit fur. It measures approximately 12" from top to bottom, and 7" from the top of the band to the tip of the antlers. These headbands will fit most average adults.
The inside of this beautiful headdress is lined with soft natural deer suede, making it feel very comfortable against the head. The headdress is beautifully decorated with Spring themed artificial silk flowers, finished with natural rabbit fur. The manikin head is smaller than an average adult head.
This beautiful headdress is made from real ethically sourced deer antlers, firmly attached to a flexible acrylic headband with inset screws. The inside is lined with soft natural deer suede, making it feel very comfortable against the head. The headdress is beautifully decorated with spring themed artificial silk flowers, finished with natural rabbit fur. It measures approximately 12" from top to bottom, and 7" from the top of the band to the tip of the antlers. These headbands will fit most average adults.
Small Fancy Round Rattles are made from Deer (cream to brown color), Elk (medium brown to dark brown color) or Horse (dark brown color) rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Decorations for Fancy Rattles include a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe coordinated to your sinew color, and rabbit fur below the rattle and at the top of the handle in a color that enhances your suede & sinew.
These rattles are 2 1/2” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 11” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Medium Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Fancy Rattles have deer suede handles with 2-3 complementary colors of fringe at the base. The base of the rattle and the top of the handle are decorated with rabbit fur that compliments the rest of the rattle.
These rattles are 4” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 13” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Large Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Decorations for Fancy Rattles include a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe coordinated to your sinew color, and rabbit fur below the rattle and at the top of the handle in a color that enhances your suede & sinew.
These rattles are 5” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 15” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
Extra Large Round Rattles are made from Buffalo, Deer, Elk, or Horse rawhide with your choice of sinew color, mounted on sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Decorations for Fancy Rattles include a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe coordinated to your sinew color, and rabbit fur below the rattle and at the top of the handle in a color that enhances your suede & sinew.
These rattles are 6” across (flat, before sewing and stuffing) and average about 17” long. You may request a custom length for your rattle if you desire. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. Sage has been added for clear energy.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattles shown are representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different. .
These are made from deer (sometimes elk or horse) rawhide with sticks we have personally gathered in sacred places we visit. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. We also add sage for clean energy.
You can choose a single rattle or a matched set of Twin Flame rattles in either Plain or Fancy. The fancy rattles have a deer suede handle with 2-3 layers of fringe in complimentary colors to your choice of sinew color with rabbit fur above the handle and below the rattle head.
As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art. The rattle shown is representative, yours will be quite similar but every one is different.
If you have an animal or other being you would like represented in rattle form, please drop us a line. We happily take requests.
This rattle made from deer, elk or horse rawhide with a stick I have gathered in sacred places I visit. It is approximately 5" across before sewing & stuffing. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles. I also add sage for cleansing. As well as being a great sounding, fully functional rattle, this is an individual work of art. This rattle is custom made for you.
It is also available in a fancy version with a soft deer suede handle and rabbit fur (see example). We will reflect and enhance your sinew choice in our color choices for the handle. .
This rattle is made from Horse rawhide on a beautifully sanded stick. Corn is the traditional filling for these rattles, and all my rattles contain sage as well to keep the energy pure. The handle is wrapped with black hand cut deer suede. Black natural rabbit fur enhances the decoration. This rattle is custom made for you.
Rattles are typically used to break up stuck energy, and are useful for house clearing, building sacred space and healing work. The rhythm of a rattle is frequently used as a quieter alternative to the drum in shamanic journeying, meditation and trance work. As well as being great sounding, fully functional rattles, each is an individual work of art.
The inside of this beautiful headdress is lined with soft natural deer suede, making it feel very comfortable against the head. The headdress is beautifully decorated with black & pink artificial silk flowers, finished with natural rabbit fur. The manikin head is smaller than an average adult head.ts.