Peruvian Gourd Huiro - Llamas - Percussion - Bells, Percussion & More

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Peruvian Gourd Huiro - Llamas

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$27.00

SKU: mm0074

Product Dimensions: 12.5 in Long x 4

Availability: In stock

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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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The Huiro
The huiro, or guiro, is a percussion instrument consisting of an open-ended, hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side. It is played by rubbing a wooden or metal stick, pua, along the notches to produce a ratchet-like sound. It is commonly used in Latin-American music, and plays a key role in the typical cumbia rhythm section. The huiro is also known as calabazo,guayo, ralladera, or rascador. In Brazil it is commonly known as reco-reco.