Spin this little instrument and the balls attached to the strings plays the drum attached to the handle. A fun and entertaining way to make music. This is a wonderful spin drum that features Maya designs on the side.
The Guatemala spin drum was made by Danilo Cal a Maya Quiche, who lives in Parramos, Sacatepequez.
Danilo started working with the arts, carving wooden figurines when
he was 14 years old. Along with his brother, they started producing a
variety of folk art and started selling to tourists in Antigua,
Guatemala. However, due to intense competition with fellow artisans,
his brother Julio started learning how to make drums and other musical
instruments. Danilo also learned to make drums and several types of
flutes and whistles. They opened up a small stall in the Antigua market
three years ago where they sell to tourists from all over the world.
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