Deluxe Moroccan Cymbals, Castanets Called Karkaba or Qarkabeb
are made of iron with brass trim and leather straps. Approx. 8" long they are sold as a pair. Great rhythm instruments traditionally from North Africa. $75 pair
12" Triangle
Comes with beater. $35
These lovely Story Teller Animals are hand-carved in Vietnam. They are small relatives of the ancient Chinese tiger box. The tiger box was used to end music with a flourish by stroking its back three times with a stick. Hold these little ones -- you can call them guiros or rasps -- loosely in your hand or on your palm so they can resonate when you rub or tap them with the stick.
Cricket Guiro
Just rub his belly with the stick (included) to hear him sing. Hand-made in Vietnam. 5" long. $18.
Elephant Kokiriko
A variation on a traditional Japanese instrument for making clacking sound effects. Approximately 16" long. $45.
Cat Kokiriko
Like the Elephant kokiriko, this instrument is hand-carved and crafted by skilled artisans in Indonesia. Approximately 16" long. $45.
Khartal, Crotala
Rhythm instrument from India. Slip your thumb through the round hole and slip the other kartal over your fingers on the same hand. Just clap the two straight edges together, and you can jingle and tap along with your favorite music.
6" long. $24.
Ceremonial Damaru from Nepal
With embroidered carry case.
Large 6" diameter $125
Long Khartal
Made in India, this pair is 8.5 inches long. Brass jingles. $35.
Tongue Drum / Slit Drum
Two-toned Slit Drum from Cameroon, made of resonant padouk wood, is 14 inches long and 5 inches wide. Comes with a stick. $95
Gourd Maracas from Peru
Hand Decorated Gourd Maracas from Peru are all unique. The design is burned into the gourd with very hot air. Play 2 together in one hand. Sold by the pair. $18.
