Set of LP Maracas: Museum Object and Cultural History
Set of LP Maracas: Date made: 1999. maker: Latin Percussion. Object Name: maracas, set of.
The object in the museum catalogue
These maracas were made by Latin Percussion Inc. in Garfield, New Jersey, in 1999. They are “Macho Maracas” made of rawhide shells, with red stained wooden handles.
As indicated in an LP brochure from the period, “Like the LP Rawhide Maracas, LP Macho Maracas also feature natural rawhide shells and wooden handles. Their shells are wider than the LP Rawhide models and have a lacquered finish for a dry, yet lively sound. Sold in matched pairs, LP Macho Maracas have a full sound that is reminiscent of the early days of Latin music.”
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date made: 1999
- maker: Latin Percussion
- Object Name: maracas, set of
- Physical Description: wood (overall material)
- Physical Description: animal skin (overall material)
- Physical Description: metal (overall material)
- Measurements: overall, each: 11 in x 3 3/4 in; 27.94 cm x 9.525 cm
- place made: United States: New Jersey, Garfield
- ID Number: 2000.3039.02
- nonaccession number: 2000.3039
- catalog number: 2000.3039.02
- Credit Line: Transfer from Smithsonian Institution Center for Latino Initiatives (through: Dr.Refugio l. Rochin,Director)
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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