Woven Straw Caxixi Rattle (Assorted Colors)

Woven Straw Caxixi Rattle (Assorted Colors) Review

Woven Straw Caxixi Rattle (Assorted Colors) Feature

• Single colorful woven straw caxixi rattle; handmade in Ghana.
• Since the rattles are handmade, sizes vary; the average is about 3.75" diameter x 8" long.
• Colors will vary.

Woven Straw Caxixi Rattle (Assorted Colors) Overview

Hold the rattle with the handle at the top, and "swirl" it for a delicate sound or shake more vigorously for a louder sound. Each one is unique- you'll get to know yours the more you play with it.

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Aslatua Double Gourd Kashaka - African Shaker Rattle

Aslatua Double Gourd Kashaka - African Shaker Rattle Review

Aslatua Double Gourd Kashaka - African Shaker Rattle Feature

• Handmade, authentic instrument made in Ghana
• The gourds come from the Swawa tree in West Africa, which are dried, hollowed, filled with pebbles, and connected with a string
• Strong connector rope, securely fastened to each gourd
• Multiple uses: conventional "egg" shaker; polyrhythmic percussion instrument
• Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project .org

Aslatua Double Gourd Kashaka - African Shaker Rattle Overview

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, televi, kasso-kassoni, and more) is played by holding one gourd in the palm while simultaneously shaking and swinging the second gourd. The gourds come from the Swawa tree in West Africa, which are dried, hollowed, filled with pebbles, and connected with a string. You'll have hours of fun playing with this traditional African instrument, which is covered by our warranty, and features: * two small, strong Swawa gourds filled with tiny pebbles * strong connector rope, securely fastened to each gourd * multiple uses: conventional "egg" shaker; polyrhythmic percussion instrument * great gift for any percussion enthusiast

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