Chicahuaztli

Chicahuaztli 1. ceremonial rattle of the ancient Aztecs and Mayas, made of a hollow staff, several feet long, that was filled with seeds. When moved or shaken it made a sound like rain (105). This instr. is still in use among the Cora and Huichole Indians of N. America, beautifully adorned (137); 2. scraper of Mexico, made of a long piece of notched bone. Cf. omichicahuaztli (127). Sort by:DefaultAuthorTitleDateAscendingDescending Martí, Samuel. Instrumentos musicales precortesianos. Mexico…