Description:
Engraved mate
gourds are an ancestral art form in Huancayo, where pre-Hispanic
man fashioned utensils from the abundant natural material. Juan
Leon Ponce presents an exquisite handmade tinya, a type of drum
with a mate gourd body. Resonant cowhide forms two drumheads,
and the drumstick is fashioned of cumala wood.
Product item: 84551 Price: $38.95 Shipping Weight: 0.4 pounds Dimensions: 8.7" Diam. x 3.2" H
Born in Junin
on June 24, 1960, Juan León Ponce crafts musical instruments. His
art is a family tradition. Ponce remembers helping his father create
tinyas – drums – while still a child. Their instruments were played
by a number of musical groups in traditional fiestas and celebrations.