Rattles, Clappers and Sistrums

Hand-Crafted Instruments from Africa, South America & South Asia

Woven Basket Rattles “Caxixi”

Hand-crafted in West Africa (Ghana/Burkina Faso region), this set of 2 includes one with a gourd bottom (around 6″ tall) and one with a metal bottom for nice contrasting sounds. $22 for the pair.

Nazca Lines Gourd Rattle from Peru

Hand-decorated in Peru by carving and scorching the surface with hot air. 6-7″ long. $18

Play a pair in each hand. 5-7″ long. Two rattles for $22

Decorated Sistrum Rattle with gourd disks, from Kenya. Approx. 19-20 inches long. $24.

Branch Rattle with metal jingles. 15 inches long. $24

Kaeba Rattle / reed shaker filled with small stones. Rattles and jingles. Hand made in Kenya. 14″-15″ long.$22.

Basket Rattle from Kenya. Cane and wood, filled with small pebbles or seeds. Gentle sound.

Approx. 15″x 6.6″x1.25″  $18.

Cane Basket Rattle from Kenya. Filled with small pebbles or seeds. Approx. 13″x8″x1″. $18.

Hand-carved Rhino Rattle /Maraca from Kenya. Design of rhinos carved into a gourd with stick handle. One of a kind. 9.5″ long.  $45.

Pair of Painted Wooden Fish Clappers from India. 6.5 inches long. $18

Pair of Painted Alligator Clappers from India.

Hand-crafted, 8 inches long. $18

Animal Rattles from Kenya

Hand-painted gourd rattles with animal heads, ranging in size from 13-15 inches. No two are alike.

Zebra Rattle  $24

Giraffe Rattle  $24

Guinea Hen  $26