artisan instruments

"I was inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds us, especially the extravagant unusual shape of seahorses," confides Felix Carballo about this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the seahorse with a bicycle spike and eyes with a fine paint brush. Carballo prepares the different colors by pulverizing stones and using a brush to splash the color, successfully achieving an aged effect. This ocarina features two tonal perforations on the front, two on the back, and the mouth piece is under the crown.

Ocarinas are one of the oldest musical instruments on the planet. Originally designed like a vessel with up to 13 perforations, ocarinas are now crafted in a variety of styles.

Guatemalan artisan Felix Carballo crafts this artistic ocarina out of ceramic with splashes of brick and azure colors. Inspired by fond childhood memories of watching dragonflies in his garden, this ocarina is skillfully shaped to resemble a dragonfly, a creative modern interpretation of a traditional ocarina. The ocarina is one of the oldest instruments and is played in a similar manner to the flute.

The harmonious and vibrant Ghanaian melodies are ready to add the region's spirit to your day. Fredrick Affum's classic djembe drum is crafted by local artisans who capture the country's vibe in every detail. The instrument features a sese wood structure accented with a goat skin head and polypropene cords in a black hue, beautifully complementing the red wavy pattern and butterfly motif personalizing the drum.

A cheerful pair of friends will fill your evenings with music and joy. This pair of ocarinas is handmade by Peruvian artisan Dionisio Quilla, inspired by typical birds of the region. The ocarinas represent a colorful Andean cock-of-the-rock and a playful parrot that will be the ideal decoration for any interior.