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HAND-ETCHED GOURD SHAKER

Item No: 2487

$19.95

In Peru, decorated gourds predate pottery. This gourd is from a climbing ivy plant that grows abundantly in the warm valleys of the Andes, along the coastal oases and in the jungle regions.

After the gourd is dried, washed and sanded, the artisans carve designs with a simple sharp knife, or 'bruin'. Sections of the surface are burned with a heated piece of eucalyptus wood, about the size of a pencil, to create decorative browns and black.

Includes a Story Card with background and playing tips. 6"

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