Pacay Seed Pod The Andean "Pacay" is widely grown in highland valleys as well as coastal lowlands of Peru and Ecuador. The tree pods are favorite snacks for their sweet, mealy pulp and have been eaten as fruit for many generations. The tree is often planted to provide shade in coffee and cacao plantations. People living on these plantations discovered that leaving the bean to dry gave them a purpose made instrument to shake and keep rhythm to their traditional songs and dances. As a prized possession they would decorate them by adding pieces of local weaving and geometrical art work synonymous with their culture. Price: £2.00 Quantity: