Although the term Ocarina, is less than 200 years old, the first known ocarina-like instrument appeared in South and Central America about 12000 years ago. Ocarinas shaped like birds and animals could also be found in India as early as 5000 BC. China had its own rounded and egg-like forms called a Xun. In 1527, Cortes sent a group of Aztec performers to Spain, where they introduced the Ocarina to Europe. They remained a popular toy for more than 340 years until 17 year old musician-baker Guiseppe Donati originated the first pitched diatonic scale ocarinas.

Although the term Ocarina, is less than 200 years old, the first known ocarina-like instrument appeared in South and Central America about 12000 years ago. Ocarinas shaped like birds and animals could also be found in India as early as 5000 BC. China had its own rounded and egg-like forms called a Xun. In 1527, Cortes sent a group of Aztec performers to Spain, where they introduced the Ocarina to Europe. They remained a popular toy for more than 340 years until 17 year old musician-baker Guiseppe Donati originated the first pitched diatonic scale ocarinas.

Trinity College QT-10 Hand - Painted Ocarina Gift Pack

Our Ocarinas are fun and easy to play. Each one is hand-made of clay in Bolivia and individually handpainted with traditional Andean designs. Now Saga makes these ocarinas available in a variety pack, perfect for holiday sales! Each pack includes 8 ocarinas.

Features:

• Each ocarina is handmade of clay and individually hand-painted with traditional designs
  
• Different sizes each produce a different sound and unique Andean design
  
• Value pack includes 8 ocarinas
  
• Made in Bolivia