Kachina Rattle Hopi Symbols Charm

The kachina rattle is a ceremonial instrument that represents cosmic harmony. The concentric circles, inner and outer, represent the Sun and the Earth. The internal swastika can represent either celestial body, dependent on the rotation (Sun left, Earth right). The markings on the outer rim represent the stars of the galaxy. The kachina rattle is used by the kachina to signal an imminent announcement.