A quena flute whose melody mesmerizes all who hear it; a tumi drum that inspires one to seek independence and another to sacrifice oneself; a quero drum that allows one to hallucinate anything, for better or for worse; an ekeko figurine that grants all kinds of wishes, but at exorbitant prices; four objects of indescribable value and a collector who desires them all. Five stories about manipulation and the deepest desires of humankind.