【Alfaia】 An instrument used in Maracatu, Brazil This is a mini version of an Alfaia. It was kept at home as part of the interior decoration, not used as a musical instrument. I think the mini Alfaia is cute and could also be used as a decoration. Diameter: 27 cm Height: 19 cm I bought it 10 years ago when I went to Recife, Brazil. The skin is goatskin. Numbers are written on the skin, which were there when I originally purchased it. The core of the string is fine, but the outside of the string has deteriorated. I think it can be used if you just replace the string, but if you are concerned, it's better not to buy it.