Amazonian Huingo & Chonta Maracas

Amazonian Huingo & Chonta Maracas – Handcrafted Peruvian Jungle Shakers

These handcrafted maracas come straight from the Peruvian Amazon, made by skilled artisans using two sacred natural materials: huingo (calabash) and chonta palm wood. Traditionally used by indigenous shamans in healing ceremonies, these instruments carry deep cultural and spiritual significance alongside their rich, natural sound.

About the Materials

• Huingo (calabash): A large-fruited gourd tree native to the Amazon. Its hard, thin shell has been used for centuries in crafts, containers, and instruments. The shell forms the body of the maraca.
• Chonta: A sacred palm tree of the Amazon indigenous peoples. Its dense, durable wood is used for tools, crafts, and ceremonial objects. The chonta forms the handle of the maraca.

Specifications

• Materials: Huingo (calabash shell) body + chonta palm wood handle
• Size: Approx. 24 cm × 5 cm (9.5” × 2”) each
• Sold as: Pair
• Origin: Peruvian Amazon (handmade by Peruvian artisans)

🎨 Note: As each maraca is handcrafted individually, the shape, color, and design may vary slightly from the images shown. Each piece is unique.