Peruvian Nazca Lines Gourd Maraca 20-30cm (Large) Hand-Carved

Nazca Lines Gourd Maraca 20-30cm Large Hand Carved

Nazca Design Large Gourd Rattles: Beautiful maracas with intricate local glyph carvings, rich in traditional artistry.

The Nazca Lines in Peru, South America is an area of magic, mystery and most of all beauty in magnificence. It is an area of a giant collection of geo-glyphs, designs etched into and on the ground. The plains of Nazca classed as the sacred lands which are know as the Peruvian coastal plain.

These beautiful gourd shaker style maraca's come from the Nazca region. They have rich Nazca tradtional carvings and desert colouration's.

• Size: Medium Large - 20-30cm x 7-10cm. Note; Size varies, stated size is an average

• Design & Colour: Natural gourds used.Earth rich tan colours etched in Nazca rich signs. All maracas do have variations

• Material: Natural local gourd, soft sounding rattle ideal for light, non invasive sounding

• Sounding & Tone: Whilst the gourd is medium to large it has a soft subtle tone

• Uses: shamanic practices, meditation and transition rites, or ceremony when a softer lighter tone is required. Use for journeying and soul retrieval

• Fairtrade

• Hand carved and painted

• Origin: Made in Peru from The Nazca Line peoples.

A Nazca Lines Gourd Maraca is a large hand-carved musical instrument made from a gourd. It typically measures between 20 to 30 centimeters in size. These maracas are inspired by the famous Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert of southern Peru. The maraca is hand-carved and often decorated with intricate designs inspired by the Nazca Lines. Maracas are percussion instruments that produce sound when shaken, and they are commonly used in music and traditional ceremonies in various cultures. The Nazca Lines Gourd Maraca is both a musical instrument and a piece of art, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the Nazca Lines in Peruvian heritage.

Where are the Nazca lines:;

The Peruvian Nazca Lines are a collection of giant geoglyphs—designs or motifs etched into the ground—located in the Peruvian coastal plain about 250 miles, South of Lima the capital city.

What are the Nazca Lines;

The Nazca lines are said to be created thousands of years ago by non worldly being's. There are many thoughts and ideas of how they were made or appeared. It is a wonder to see and behold. Local ancient traditions, designs and locations are sacred geometry.

This region is full of magic and mystery! Sacred sites including ancient burial areas.

What is a Nazca line Shaman Gourd Maraca;

The maracas help to make a strong local trading economy. They keep alive traditions and the stories of the Nazca lines.

Maracas, rattles, jungle gourds are all from the hand percussion family. We specifically choose the types of rattle we stock for the alternative-meditative and shamanic market.

They are used widely in ritual, ceremony and celebration.

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