Charango
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Strings (10 strings, in 5 sets of 2)
Wood
Related to the vihuela, a Spanish instrument brought over to the Americas in the 17th century, the charango dates to the 18th century and was mostly played in the Andes.
The charango was traditionally made of wood and an armadillo shell!
