Charango is one of the most popular Andean musical instrument - a small guitar with six wire strings; similar to a lute.

This unique guitar is made out of the outer skeleton of the armadillo. Quirquincho (hairy armadillo)

This has been in a private collection. It is from Argentina and has been on display and never used. Vintage 1957

It measures: 21”L x 6”W

It has six wire strings.

The Armadillo Charango is no longer produced.

A very rare musical find.

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