Huehuetl

The huēhuētl [ˈweːweːt͡ɬ] is a percussion instrument from Mexico, used by the Aztecs and other cultures.

It is an upright tubular drum made from a wooden body opened at the bottom that stands on three legs cut from its base, with skin stretched over the top.

This ancient percussion instrument originated from Mesoamerica and was often used by the Aztecs and Tarascan.

The drum itself is made from hollowed tree trunks and thus, came in different sizes.

[2] Currently, there are still groups of musicians who use huehuetls to perform Aztec music.