Wood African Drum - Tinya "Andean Beat"

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Description: Juan Leon Ponce presents a handmade tinya, a type of Andean drum. Known also as wankara or wankar, this drum once marked the beat of battle for Chankas and Pokras warriors. Ponce stretches cowhide over a wood frame and adorns it with colorful ribbons of Cuzco-style cloth. The drumstick is crafted of cumala wood. Product item: 84545 Price:  $47.95 Shipping Weight: 1.0 pounds Dimensions: 14.4" Diam. x 3.9" H

"I just received a Zampona and Quena in the mail today and I am extremely impressed with the workmanship of the items. I'm looking forward to learning how to play them. The shipment arrived in only 10 days, which is a short time for Perth Western Australia."
- Paul Hanssen