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Gourd Maraca Rattle Hand Made in Peru

Gourd Maraca Rattle Hand Made in Peru

$25.00
SKU: IPMPe1
Availability: 1 in stock

This Peruvian Gourd Rattle is made in the Peruvian Amazon by Shipibo artisans.  Each rattle is a unique work of art.  A design is etched into the rattle and topped with feathers gathered after the moult and trimmed with a colorful cotton thread windings.

This rattle has an owl etched on one side and an anaconda on the other.

It measures approximately  11 inches in length and 12 inches in circumference



All of our items are hand made in Kenya, Africa. We offer Fair Trade, Green Eco gifts. Our sales provide income for families in Kenya. Thank you for shopping at Aina Moja.
  • Description

    Product Description

    This Peruvian Gourd Maraca rattle is made in the Peruvian Amazon by Shipibo artisans.  Each rattle is a unique work of art.  A design is etched into the rattle and topped with feathers gathered after the moult and trimmed with a colorful cotton thread windings.

    This Maraca has an owl etched on one side and an anaconda on the other.

    It measures approximately  11 inches in length and 12 inches in circumference.

    Aina Moja is a project of Expanding Opportunities, a 501 c3 nonprofit and a registered NGO in Kenya.  100% of the profits are used for the projects of the organization, primarily for the support of orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya or support of a wilderness camping experience for children in the USA.  We would be grateful if you would consider an additional gift for the children during your holiday celebrations.

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  • What We Do

    Our Products

    Aina Moja is Kiswahili for "one of a kind". Each item is uniquely hand-made by African artists and therefore, one of a kind. Due to the fact that each item is handmade, actual item may vary slightly from product image.

    Aina Moja products are sold at art and craft fairs throughout the summer and fall as well as in the Aina Moja shop in Belfast, Maine.

    Aina Moja is a member of Fair Trade Gifts and is part of the Artisan Support project of Expanding Opportunities, a 501(3)c organization.

    Our Money

    Our items are purchased directly from artisans in Kenya, Africa and not at tourist stations. The purchase of the items supports individuals and families in Kenya.

    Proceeds from sales of the items at Aina Moja help support the projects of Expanding Opportunities, including the Street Children Fund, STEMS, Camp Forest, Friends Across the Ocean, Books for Kenya, and Distance Learning Centers. Expanding Opportunities has the greater mission of increasing self-sufficiency through educational and charitable projects for people nationally and internationally.


    Aina Moja offers you an opportunity to donate for a child or give to Expanding Opportunities. Add a donation to your order for yourself or give a donation as a gift.