A 8.5 inch rainstick and hardcover book comes in decorative cardboard box that closes with a ribbon tie. The hardcover book is first edition from 1997. It is filled with pictures, the history and meaning of the rainstick and more about the culture of Chile. The rainstick has green, blue and yellow yarn. It is lightly varnished and has a soothing sound. It is a nice size for travel or for little ones (under supervision) what ever you are comfortable with. Please note I will be disclosing that a rainstick on the mail packaging...because I don't want it mistaken for a snake. The sound to the inexperienced is similar. It is from a smoke free home. It will be shipped with care from my home to yours. All my items are placed in protective plastic to protect from weather before being placed in a shipping package with bubble wrap if needed. Feel free to ask any questions and look at my other listings. I will reduce shipping for multiple items shipped in the same box. I do ship worldwide. Shipping includes tracking. All the best to you. Taxes Duty: Canadian buyers will be charged GST, HST or PST (based on your province of residence) on top of your purchases. ? US buyers: Don't worry about duty! There are no import duties or customs charges unless your order is valued at more than $800 USD. International buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. ? Returns: We accept returns only within 30 days of shipping date. We do our best to describe any flaws and give as much detail as possible on all items, however all items are sold as is. Buyer pays return shipping.