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The frikywa (FREE-chee-wah), also known as the grello bell or African
castinet, is a two-piece instrument used in Ghanaian percussion ensembles. The bell is shaped like a large,...
This large size gankogui (gon-koe-KWI) has a full, resonant low note and mid-range high note, perfect as a time keeper in any African music or drum ensemble. The gankogui, also known as a...
This medium size gankogui (gon-koe-KWI) is the standard size for stand-alone gankogui bells, offering a nice distinction between low and high notes, with good volume and resonance. The ga...
This small size gankogui (gon-koe-KWI) produces a mid-range open bell tone and a high pitch non-resonant tone. No other gankogui bell will offer the higher end pitches like this one does....
This traditional gita (GHEE-tuh) is crafted in the style of Burkina Faso by cultural artisans in Ghana, featuring a leather edge cover, burned designs, and hand crafted glass korob beads....
This decorated gita (GHEE-tuh) is hand crafted in Ghana, featuring detailed artwork etched into the exterior surface. The medium size makes it suitable for use as a percussion instrument ...
This is a professional grade gita (GHEE-tuh) from Mali, featuring a very thick, high quality calabash gourd and multiple sets of cowrie shells around the perimeter, large enough for use i...
Multiple African goat toes are sewn into a length of fabric for the Afro-Cuban and Latin percussion favorite, the Uñas. Meant to be worn as a bracelet or anklet, or held in the hand as a ...
Our goat toe rattle is popular as a traditional, natural shaker with that authentic look and feel. The sound created by this instrument is very earthy with dry, crisp sounds great for kee...
The nsakala (n-SAH-kah-lah) is a traditional instrument from the Congo, worn by drummers on their wrists while playing the ngoma drums. Add extra polylrhythm to your drumming by including...
This fun percussion instrument is like a mix between the Egyptian sistrum and the tambourine. The single handle flares into a pair of curved forks with four sets of bottle cap groups. Whe...
This unique African shaker has three seed pods connected on a wood handle, filled with tiny pebbles or seeds. The sound is similar to an egg shaker or aslatua - perfect for keeping time o...
The wasembe (wah-SEM-bay) rattle creates a very loud, high pitch, striking sound when the gourd slices clack together. Versions of this instrument exist all throughout Africa, known by d...
