All musical instruments are authentic pieces imported directly from west Africa
(Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.). The craftsmen who create them are descended from families who have produced the same artefacts from generations. They have mastered the techniques of selecting materials and building instruments through the years. Hear for yourself the unique sound that first echoed through Africa and now the world
This is a pair of rattle (castanets) played by the Toma ethnic group of the forest region of Guinea - West Africa.
it is composed of 2 closed straw or rope surrounded containers filled with seeds and is usually played in pairs by shaking them up and down. They are now widely used by dancers in modern shows.
