Musical Instruments

These lengthy carved gourds are hollowed-out and then a metal coil and rattling pieces are inserted.  The resulting sound is similar to a traditional rainstick. Dyed in a traditional method and...

These lengthy carved gourds are hollowed-out and then a metal coil and rattling pieces are inserted.  The resulting sound is similar to a traditional rain stick. Specifics:

A gourd is fashioned into a huiro, a traditional Andean percussion instrument.  Two holes are on one side for holding with your fingers and the opposite side has a carved washboard for rubbing with a...