AFRICAN SHAKERS

This gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ot-SOT-see) in Ghana, and is also known more generally as the shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected fo...

This single-pod caxixi (kaa-SHEE-shee) shaker is hand woven using brightly colored reed, hard gourd base, and pebbles and seeds. The single basket size is well suited for smaller hands. I...

This gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ot-SOT-see) in Ghana, and is also known more generally as the shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected fo...

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...

The double-pod caxixi (kaa-SHEE-shee) shaker is hand woven using brightly colored reed, hard gourd base, and pebbles and seeds. The double basket size is great for more volume in larger g...

Create the earthy sound of the forest with this Togo Seed Rattle by Africa Heartwood Project. The hard, thick Togo seeds are connected with sturdy rope on a lathe turned Odum wood handle....

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...

The African sistrum is based on the ancient Egyptian percussion device used in ceremonies and rituals. The Africa Heartwood Project sistrum is made of strong reeds, metal wire, and recycl...

The aslatua (ah-SLAH-too-uh) is a unique hand percussion toy that will capture your attention with its tricky polyrhythm. This simple instrument (also known as aslato, kashaka, cascas, te...

If you could mix a guiro, vibra-tone, and wawa pedal you'd get this crazy percussion toy we call the African Slider Guiro. By sliding the gourd over the carved ridges in the cane body a g...

This caxixi (ka-SHI-shi) is unique because it produces a jingle-type sound instead of the standard sandy, seed sound. The Africa Heartwood Project artisans in Ghana include recycled metal...

Have twice the jingle fun with this woven double caxixi (ka-SHI-shi) from Africa Heartwood Project. Inside the reed pods the crafters have placed seeds, pebbles, and metal bottle caps, wh...

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 ...

This unique percussion ratchet is hand crafted of bamboo and hardwood by artisans in Ghana. It is played by holding the handle and spinning the bamboo body. As the tongue spins around ...