ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT

Maraca is a traditional Latin American percussion instrument made from an emptied fruit with seeds or small stones inside, which bounce off the inner wall of the fruit during rhythmic shaking.

• Height: 40 cm | 15"

INTERESTING FACTS

The maraca is a musical instrument that falls into the category of idiophones, meaning instruments that produce sound primarily through the vibration of their own body without the use of strings, membranes, or air. It originates from Latin America, specifically in the areas of indigenous cultures of pre-Columbian America. Maracas are usually made from an emptied and dried fruit with seeds or small stones inside, which is attached to a handle. Today's maracas can also be made from plastic and other modern materials.