tum
A traditional indigenous instrument made from a hollowed-out log in the shape of a drum. (The tum is a pre-Columbian slit drum used by Mayan communities).
They use the tum in indigenous festivals.
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Guatemalatum
A Mesoamerican percussion instrument, specifically a slit drum, dating back to prehispanic times. Used by the Maya and Aztecs, it remains popular in Guatemalan regions like Quiche and Izabal. It is a key element in traditional folk dances, most famously the Rabinal Achi (a pre-Columbian Mayan theatrical dance recognized by UNESCO), which is also called the Xajooj tum, and the Dance of the Deer.
native tum instrument
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