Bamboo rain stick rattle shaker. 
Part of the Children's Literature Research Collection.

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Rain sticks are percussion instruments that are traditionally found in Chile, South America and are used for rain ceremonies and as a percussion instrument. They are long hollow items with seeds inside them that when moved sound like gentle rain falling.

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