hollow bottle gourd net with white seeds sound range from soft murmurs, hissing waves and the roaring sea energizes rhythms traditional instrument in West African drum ensembles Ghana

a cluster of smalle juju bean shells, plaited to a handle warm, bright sound can be shaken or tapped rhythmically Cameroon

a cluster of large juju bean shells, plaited to a wooden handle warm, dark sound can be shaken or tapped rhythmically Cameroon

length c. 90cm, segment with beans c. 35cm warm, dark sound can be shaken or tapped rhythmically ideal for dancers and drummers Cameroon

dry, percussive sound the simple approach to rhythmic spoon play Indonesia

small high quality hand drum made of chromed aluminum with strong nylon skin 8 hooks for advanced players penetrating, sharp, high-pitched sound: the bright voice of the batucada can be played with hand, stick or plastic whip special...

carved nuts with fine filling material various Native American images, similar to illustration soft, enchanting sound for ritual Peru

small ship-shaped hand-forged handbell with iron mallet clear, pervasive sound ideal for dancers and percussionists, to accentuate rhythm and movements apitua bells can also be attached to bassdrums Ghana

robust wooden frame drum, incl. mallet strong, unshaved cowskin head professional pre-stretched polyester rope rigging and grip beautiful finish warm, overtone-rich, pervasive sound perfect for shamanistic rituals, trance, therapy and...

gourd-disks on an angular wooden staff loud, percussive sound popular instrument to accompany drum ensembles for festivity and ceremonies Ghana

strong beechwood frame durable scraping surface of galvanized sheet steel penetrating, powerful sound can be played with fingers, thimbles and drumset brushes popular in jazz, skiffle, dixieland and zydeco Germany

two heavy metal disks connected with a leather strap quality alloy of four metals enduting sound, rich in overtones for ceremonies, rituals and meditations auspicious Buddhist and Hindu ornaments Nepal