Detail: The güiro material is a notched,
hollowed-out gourd and is believed to have originated with the Arawak and
Taino Indians of the Caribbean.
Material: The maracas are made of South American guiro
that is carved, painted and polished by hand.
Size: The maracas range from 6-10'' X 2-3''
Weight: They can weigh from 1-1.5 lbs
Made in Ecuador
(Maracas) sometimes called rumba
shakers are a native instrument of the Caribbean and Latin America. They
are simple percussion instruments (idiophones), usually played in pairs,
consisting of a dried calabash or gourd shell or coconut shell filled
with seeds or dried beans. They may also be made of leather, wood, or
plastic.