A classic and very popular percussion instrument. The Shekere uses a gourd (or Kalibash) covered with a mesh of Jentri beads. The beads bang and rub across the gourd to produce a rhythmic scraping noise reminiscent of a maraca but with a significantly different sound.

• 20cm x 20cm x 32cm


• Made from a gourd (Kalibash)


• Covered with mesh of Jentri beads


• Rhythmic scraping sound created


• Played by hand


• A great accompaniment to African drums

This beautiful, unusual percussion instrument makes a great present.