AFRICAN SHAKERS

The Adenkum (ah-DEN-koom) gourd calabash instrument is used by Ghanaian women to accompany their social songs and chants. Adenkum songs incorporate specific movements and sounds from the ...

This gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ah-HOT-say) in Ghana, but is also known more generically as the shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected ...

This gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ah-HOT-say) in Ghana, and is also known more generically as a shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected fo...

This gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ah-HOT-say) in Ghana, and is also known more generically as a shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected fo...

This intermediate level hardwood clave (KLAH-vay) pair creates a full, clear, staccato note when struck together. They are excellent for keeping time in an ensemble or for an ethnic accen...

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 ...

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...

This set of 3 ksink-ksink is made of thicker aluminum sheeting in a tear drop shape, giving a good sound without too much extra movement. The ksink ksink (sink-sink or KUH-sing KUH-sing),...

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 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...

This gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ah-HOT-say) in Ghana, and is also known more generically as a 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 (ah-HOT-say) in Ghana, and is also known more generically as the shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected ...

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 would get this crazy percussion toy we call the African Slider Guiro. By sliding the gourd over the carved ridges in the cane body...

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 ...