Handmade Ghanian Shekere Shaker, made in Ghana Percussive instrument of West African origin, made of calabase wood and dried gourd with seeds woven into a net covering the gourd. DimensiThis gourd shaker is traditionally known as the axatse (ah-HA-chay) in Ghana, and is also known more generically as a shekere (SHEH-kuh-ray). Each dry, hollow calabash is hand selected for thickness and proportion, then dressed with a lattice work of Job’s Tear Seeds. The axatse can be played like a maraca, by gently tugging on the blue rope ends, by swirling or twisting the seed net, or with more intricate double handed techniques. The axatse differs from the Afro-Cuban shekere in that it is smaller and does not produce a bass note when the top of the gourd is struck. An excellent way to teach rhythm and culture.

After import from West Africa each instrument is cleaned, tuned, and inspected for quality before shipping
Handmade, authentic shaker made in Ghana
Strong gourd body and handle, hollow and dried
Whole natural seed beads intricately labrynthed in web of bright blue string
Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Projectons: 9in – 13in H x 4in – 6in W handmade, so size and color may vary