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The rain stick is a percussion instrument made from a dried cactus branch. It originated in Chile, South America where tribesmen have used the sticks for centuries to serenade the gods in hopes of bringing rain. Rain sticks for centuries have been used in ceremonial rituals by various groups from South America to bring rain to badly needed areas of the Atacama desert. The Rain stick was used by these groups to illustrate to the gods that rain was badly needed. Held by either end, and tilted slightly, small pebbles inside will trickle down through sharp thorns to create the sound of rain falling from the heavens.
Rain sticks are made from wood skeletons of dead Quiso or Copado cactus plant. Only wooden skeletons are used in creating rain sticks, and removing the old, dead growth provides room for new vegetation in dense cactus forests. The cacti grow in the northern deserts of Chile, and have a short plant life of about seventy years. When the cacti die, artisans in Chili gather the deadwood called Normata and hand select branches suitable for Rain sticks.
These rainsticks have assorted designs painted on them in a unique raised dot style. Each is a unique work of art. 39 inches long.
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