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Handmade Wood Toc Toc Instruments (Pair), "My Companions"

Name: Handmade Wood Toc Toc Instruments (Pair), 'My Companions'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 124981
Price: 82.90 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.84 (19 reviews)

Product ID: 124981

by Dionisio Quilla (19)

Known as toc toc for the sound that they make, these percussion instruments are essential to any Peruvian musical ensemble. Their origin can be traced... more

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Known as toc toc for the sound that they make, these percussion instruments are essential to any Peruvian musical ensemble. Their origin can be traced as far back as pre-Hispanic times. Dionisio Quilla carves the instrument from pumaquiro wood in the shape of two hollow cylinders for double toc toc. One side is longer than the other, resulting in contrasting beats when struck with a stick. The single toc toc features a low relief surface to enrich the sound. The playing sticks are carved from capirona wood.

0.21 kgs
0.5 lbs

Double toc toc: 16 cm H x 19 cm W x 4 cm D
Double toc toc: 6.25" H x 7.5" W x 1.6" D
Single toc toc: 18 cm H x 4 cm Diam.
Single toc toc: 7" H x 1.6" Diam.
Stick (2): 18.5 cm H x 1 cm Diam.
Stick (2): 7.25" H x 0.4" Diam.

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Pumaquiro and capirona woods
Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
Made in Peru
Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
Product ID: 124981

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Marian

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Mar 24, 2019

“Well made”

Great addition to my drum circle

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Edith

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Dec 13, 2022

“Beautiful craftsmanship. A boys treasure trove for life!”

Value that goes beyond the price tag. Peace to all the artisans who bring the natural beauty of life (unlike the radical new electronic toys that even babies are accustomed to). Thank you for bringing joy to the world.

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Theresa

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Sep 21, 2022

“Lovely wind instrument!”

I bought this a few years ago. I really love it! Beautiful tone. Wonderful instrument and easy to carry anywhere. Beautiful carrying case as well.

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Dionisio Quilla has received a $400 microcredit loan with 0% interest. Proceeds were used to purchase the materials he needs to increase production, such as wood and bamboo.

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Dionisio Quilla Handcrafted Andean musical instruments

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"Thanks to my hard work and my great customers, my children are able to get a higher education. Three of them want to follow their own careers, while the other three want to help me."

The artistry of Dionisio Quilla has been featured in Natural Health magazine.Dionisio Quilla was born in Peru's Puno province on October 3, 1942. He... read more