Dare To Be Great-Lillie Christine-Conch Maraca-One Of A Kind

Description

This Original Conch Maraca (see also below)
has been picked, cured, painted and collaged by us and is dedicated to the amazing Lillie Christine.
The small macrame ties this piece perfectly together and feels great in your hand.

Dare to be great!

Lilly Christine, born c. 1928 to Swedish mother and Norwegian father in New Orleans; Died in mid 1960's.
Renowed internationally as "The Cat Girl" for her feline charms, this stunning, sultry blonde combined the dance styles of many cultures-the Carribean, Latin America, Africa, and the South Pacific-to forge her own unique brand of exotic dancing; she insisted that her serious artistry was not "stripping," but Lilly's performances bared virtually every inch of her magnificently sculpted 125-pound 37C-22-35 figure.
Performing her classic original routines like the "cat dance," "voodoo dance" and "harem heat," Lilly appeared on stage in a jewel encrusted bikini bra and panties and black net stockings, hurling her long blonde hair back and forth while sensuously weaving across the floor and shredding most of her attire to the hypnotic beat of jungle drums.
After her 1948 debut, Lilly took her act to Broadway in the 1950 Bert Lehr show Burlesque, followed by a featured tole that fall in Mike Todd's Peep Show and the 1956 show Strip For Action.

This wonderful Rhythm Instrument comes in it's own
handmade bag and with Manual.
Have fun shakin' that thing.
Size:about 2 x 17 inches

CONCH MARACAS
What are they?
Conch Maracas are Magic Rattles made from the seed pod
of the Royal Poinciana Tree.
Conch Maracas are suitable for
any Ritual or Ceremony that requires a Rattle.
Conch Maracas
are a great Meditation. They are used as musical Instruments
and fit nicely with many types of music. Conch Maracas are an
excellent gift for a percussionist or anybody who loves music.
If you can tap your foot, you can play the Maraca.

"Conch Maraca" the Name
They are called ( Conch ) Maracas as they grow in the Conch
Republic,
the Lower Florida Keys and were so named by
"Conchs",
the people of the Conch Republic.
In the 1930s and 40s the Conchs used the Maracas for music
-celebrations and Parades.
Conch Maracas are Original to
the Keys and for the Visitor truly a great keepsake.
Conch Maraca - Care and Tuning

Sometimes the Maracas sound may become flat or dull,
due to the moisture in the air.
Remedy = Put in a warm and dry place, the sun is good for this,
of course.
A warm, not too hot oven is good
or a dashboard of a car is excellent.
Dust is the worst thing for a Conch Maraca, so "shake
that thing", don't let it just sit around.
We suggest; developing a
attitude that celebrates life every day.
Live, Laugh and Love a lot!
NiteOwl<(@v@)> & Angel

Added on Nov 25, 2009

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