Handmade Elk Rattle with Leather, Driftwood Handle - Hand Painted Eye Emblem Books obsidian and pyrite

obsidian and pyrite

I passed a flower bed along the sidewalk and was mesmerized by a fabulous poppy flower which grew there

I wanted to paint this acrylic painting as a pray for these creatures and for their well being and the future of our forests and our own neighborhoods

Acrylic on cradled board

Handmade Elk Rattle with Leather, Driftwood Handle - Hand Painted Eye Emblem Books obsidian and pyriteThe rawhide head is made of elk. The handle is beach wood from the Oregon coast. Wrapped with leather. The head is painted with walnut ink and acrylic. Filled with corn for a bright sound. Made from raw materials and painted by Moksha in February 2026.