Vintage Trio of Maracas. They measure 8.5" and 9.5". Very good condition.
This vintage trio of maracas is a masterful example of pyrography, where traditional folk percussion meets the ancient art of wood burning. The set consists of three instruments in two distinct sizes—eight and a half and nine and a half inches—offering both visual variety and a layered range of percussive tones. Each piece is hand-fashioned from solid wood, featuring a rich, dark grain that serves as the canvas for the intricate etched patterns. Unlike painted versions, these maracas utilize heat-etched lines to create deep, textural designs that will never fade, embodying a "naturalist" aesthetic that celebrates the raw beauty of the timber.
Beyond their rhythmic utility, these maracas serve as a sophisticated "theatrical curiosity" for a library or a study filled with global artifacts. The dark, scorched detailing and organic wooden forms make them an excellent fit for a Dark Academia-inspired shelf or a gallery wall dedicated to traditional handcrafts. The instruments are in very good condition, with the wooden shells remaining sturdy and the interior seeds providing a sharp, resonant snap. The wood-burned motifs are crisp and well-defined, showing a level of artisanal precision that elevates these from simple toys to pieces of tactile folk art. They are a soulful find for collectors of world instruments or those seeking to add authentic, earth-toned textures to a curated interior.
This set is vintage, approximately 45 years old.
