A teponaztli is a hollow slit-drum that is an important member of an Aztec drumming ensemble. The best teponsztli are works of art as much as they are instruments; the makers carve intricate designs into the sides, often portraying the deities or scenes involving animals.
COUNTRY: Mexico
KEY GENRES: Aztec
FEATURED ON: Mayan Peace Song (AATW: Latin America)
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