 | Wood wata drum, Afro-Peruvian
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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. This classic drum is known as a wata in Peru and reflects a blend of Andean and African rhythms, brought to the country by slaves during colonial times. Dionisio Quilla shapes the piece by hand from native tornillo wood, as fluid grain patterns complement hourglass contours. Bull leather is stretched over the opening, held taut by quality... |
