Music Makers

Our very percussive seed pod cacho, or shaker, is handcrafted from a native gourd which is burnished and etched with geometric designs. Colorful bird feathers are added to the top and a tassel is attached with black braided cord.  Colors and sizes vary. Handcrafted in Peru. Learn More

Our cacho seed shaker features a colorful textile strap with a velcro closure making it easy to slip onto your wrist or ankle.  The cacho depicted on the left has pieces and half shells, giving it a higher pitched sound. The one on the right is strung using full seeds, giving it a deeper pitched sound. Sold Individually. Let us choose one for you. Handcrafted in Peru.

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Our very percussive seed pod cacho or shaker is handcrafted on bamboo stick. Colorful cotton thread windings are added to the handles.  Colors vary. Peru

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A hand held bunch of palm fronds tied together and used in the Amazon as both a rhythm and healing instrument. In a healing, the chacapa is rubbed and rattled over or near the patient’s body to capture or brush out the spirit intrusion. Once he has it in his chacapa, the shaman then blows through the leaves to disperse the intrusion into the rainforest where the spirits of the plants absorb and discharge its energy. Our chapacas ship directly from Peru standard mail and take 3-4 weeks.  If you would like expedited mailing please email us for other options.

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A traditional Andean percussion instrument, our hand carved and etched gourd huiro is a great percussion instrument for keeping rhythm. This one features a playful diving pair of dolphins on both sides. Comes with a metal pua, stick for playing. Handcrafted in Peru.

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A traditional Andean percussion instrument, our hand carved and etched gourd huiro is a great percussion instrument for keeping rhythm. This one features the beloved symbol of service, the llama. Handcrafted in Peru. Learn More

A traditional Andean percussion instrument, our hand carved and etched gourd huiro is a great percussion instrument for keeping rhythm. This one features the beloved symbol of service, the llamacarved on both sides. Comes with a metal pua, stick for playing. Handcrafted in Peru.

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A traditional Andean percussion instrument, our hand carved and etched gourd huiro is a great percussion instrument for keeping rhythm. This one features the beloved symbol of service, the llamacarved on both sides. Comes with a metal pua, stick for playing. Handcrafted in Peru.

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A traditional Andean percussion instrument, our hand carved and etched gourd huiro is a great percussion instrument for keeping rhythm. This huiro features a twinset of  tortoises, symbol of longevity. Handcrafted in Peru. Learn More