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maracas

Maraca; carved of wood; circle of wood with dowel protruding out one end for handle; hole pierced in end of handle, through which is threaded cotton string for hanging; face carved on either side of maraca, two horns mounted on top end; handle painted red, face painted in stripes of orange, blue, pink and green, nose yellow with red nostrils and lips, horns stripes of red, yellow and black.

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