Posted 4 years ago
Christophe…
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I found this carved wooden stick with movable wooden rings and carved designs at a thrift shop for only one dollar. The loose rings make a very light rattling sound but the end of the stick itself is solid wood with carve designs etched into it. I have no idea what it is or who made it and what function it serves. Does anybody have a clue as to what this particular object is? I would love some insights.
found a couple listed as Mexican dancing rattles; one has ring with Mexico carved into it
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/hand-carved-wooden-tribal-dance-3252038478
https://www.etsy.com/listing/963052509/hand-carved-mexican-dancing-rattle
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125319228603
also: Artisanal Mexican Molinillo Hot Chocolate Frother
https://www.amazon.com/DEMIL-Authentical-Artisanal-Molinillo-Chocolate/dp/B07XC9CNV8
more on molinillo
https://www.worthpoint.com/inventory/search?max=20&query=carved+Molinillo&categories=
I agree...we had a chocolate whisk in our etsy shop. I thought it was a rattle at first, till I did the research..
Thank you so much, everyone, for your help! Mystery solved!