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Read moreThese iconic African shakers are crafted in Ghana from “magical” African dream beans (Entada rheedii) strung on strong colorful plastic twine. The shakers make a beautiful rattling sound and can be attached to shoes or clothing to add extra percussion when dancing. The beans, considered magical by many cultures around the world, are used traditionally in South Africa to invoke vivid dreams.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item made from natural materials, slight variations may occur.
Dimensions: 4.5″L x 4.5″W x 6″H
Crafted from: Entada rheedii beans, plastic twine
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreThese iconic African shakers are crafted in Ghana from “magical” African dream beans (Entada rheedii) strung on strong colorful plastic twine. The shakers make a beautiful rattling sound and can be attached to shoes or clothing to add extra percussion when dancing. The beans, considered magical by many cultures around the world, are used traditionally in South Africa to invoke vivid dreams.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item made from natural materials, slight variations may occur.
Dimensions: 4.5″L x 4.5″W x 6″H
Crafted from: Entada rheedii beans, plastic twine
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a fun hand painted safari animal design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Designs will vary.
Dimensions: 11″L x 4″W x 1″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreMozambican artisans craft beautiful maracas from calabash gourds and soft wood handles. Each gourd is hand painted and etched with geometric designs.
Sold singly in assorted colors. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 3″L x 3″W x 12″H
Crafted from: Calabash gourd, jacaranda wood, acrylic paint
Made in: Mozambique
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Read moreMozambican artisans craft beautiful maracas from calabash gourds and soft wood handles. Each gourd is hand painted and etched with geometric designs.
Sold singly in assorted colors. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 3″L x 3″W x 12″H
Crafted from: Calabash gourd, jacaranda wood, acrylic paint
Made in: Mozambique
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Read moreKenyan artisans create fun pencils by affixing a tiny Kenyan spin drum. The spin drum is created from animal hide and cowrie shells and hand painted with a bright African design.
Sold singly in assorted colors and designs. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 8.5″L x 1″W x 1″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood, cowrie shells
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreArtisans in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, handcraft these unique tambourines by encasing recycled metal bottle cap zills in a lightweight balsa wood frame. A great gift for music lovers or collectors of world instruments, each tambourine sports a burned design, and is completely one-of-a-kind.
Sold singly in assorted designs. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 6.25″L x 5″W x 1.5″H
Crafted from: balsa wood, metal
Made in: Burkina Faso
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Read moreArtisans in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, handcraft these unique tambourines by encasing recycled metal bottle cap zills in a lightweight balsa wood frame. A great gift for music lovers or collectors of world instruments, each tambourine sports a burned design, and is completely one-of-a-kind.
Sold singly in assorted designs. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 6.25″L x 5″W x 1.5″H
Crafted from: balsa wood, metal
Made in: Burkina Faso
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then hand paint colorful butterflies on each side. A sweet gift for little musicians!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then?hand paint colorful butterflies on each side. A sweet gift for little musicians!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted design with dancing musical notes and staffs on each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted design with dancing musical notes and staffs on each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful image of a peacock on one side, and peacock feathers on the reverse side. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12″L x 3.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add?a colorful image of a peacock on one side, and peacock feathers on the reverse side. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??12″L x 3.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add vibrant hand painted designs of a sweet zebra on one side, and colorful zebra print on the reverse. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12″L x 3.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add vibrant hand painted designs of a sweet zebra on one side, and colorful zebra print on the reverse. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??12″L x 3.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add different hand painted designs to each side to represent day and night. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12″L x 3.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add?different hand painted designs to each side to represent day and night. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??12″L x 3.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add vibrant hand painted designs of a sweet zebra on one side, and colorful zebra print on the reverse. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add vibrant hand painted designs of a sweet zebra on one side, and colorful zebra print on the reverse. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreTwirl these fun pencil drums for a sweet sound. Each is created by adding a small Kenyan spin drum to the top of a pencil. The spin drum is created from animal hide and cowrie shells and hand painted with a bright African design.
Assorted colors and designs. Sold as a set of 12.
Dimensions: 8.5″L
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreTwirl these fun pencil drums for a sweet sound. Each is created by adding a small Kenyan spin drum to the top of a pencil. The spin drum is created from animal hide and cowrie shells and hand painted with a bright African design.
Assorted colors and designs. Sold as a set of 12.
Dimensions: 8.5″L
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreTwirl these fun pencil drums for a sweet sound. Each is created by adding a tiny Kenyan spin drum to the top of a pencil. The spin drum is created from animal hide and cowrie shells and hand painted with a bright African design.
Assorted colors and designs. Sold by the dozen.
Dimensions: 8.5″ L
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood, cowrie shells
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThe balaphon is a traditional West African percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone. Created by Senegalese balaphone builders, each balaphon includes eight wooden notes and calabash gourd resonators. The entire piece is lashed with cotton cord.
These beautiful African musical instruments are as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets included.
Dimensions:
Balaphon: 13″L x 9.5″W x 4.5″H
Mallets: 7″LCrafted from: Wood, gourds, cotton cord
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreThe balaphon is a traditional West African percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone. Created by Senegalese balaphone builders, each balaphon includes eight wooden notes and calabash gourd resonators. The entire piece is lashed with cotton cord.
These beautiful African musical instruments are as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets included.
Dimensions:
Balaphon: 13″L x 9.5″W x 4.5″H
Mallets: 7″LCrafted from: Wood, gourds, cotton cord
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a beautiful blue hand painted finish. The design switches from side to side, so spinning the drum creates a fun visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 3.5″L x 1″W x 11″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a beautiful blue hand painted finish. The design switches from side to side, so spinning the drum creates a fun visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 3.5″L x 1″W x 11″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans combine a calabash gourd and a jacaranda wood handle hand carved with a giraffe head to create an unusual maraca finished with bright hand painted spots.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4.5″L x 4.5″W x 12″L
Crafted from: Calabash gourd, jacaranda wood, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans combine a calabash gourd and a jacaranda wood handle hand carved with a giraffe head to create an unusual maraca finished with bright hand painted spots.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4.5″L x 4.5″W x 12″L
Crafted from: Calabash gourd, jacaranda wood, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreA small double spin drum handcrafted from stretched animal skin and wood. Painted designs add a splash of color.
Sold singly. Designs will vary.
Dimensions: 2.25″L x 1″W x 9.5″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreA small double spin drum handcrafted from stretched animal skin and wood. Painted designs add a splash of color.
Sold singly. Designs will vary.
Dimensions: 2.25″L x 1″W x 9.5″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreThe smaller of our two Kenyan kalimbas, this finger piano made from discarded wood is 6.5 inches by 2.5 inches and 1.5 inches deep. “Keys” are discarded tin with colorful loops of tin that reverberate as the instrument is played. As a handmade item each piece will have variations in design.
This product contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 12.
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum features a hand painted giraffe adorned with hearts.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4.25″L x 0.75″W x 12″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum features a hand painted rhino design on one side, and a zebra on the other.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Small: 3.25″L x 0.75″W x 10″H
Large: 4.25″L x 1″W x 12″HCrafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum features a hand painted rhino design on one side, and a zebra on the other.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Small: 3.25″L x 0.75″W x 10″H
Large: 4.25″L x 1″W x 12″HCrafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum features a hand painted smiling cartoon giraffe.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4.25″L x 0.75″W x 12″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKalimbas, mbiras, karimbas, finger pianos…all are names for the same African percussion instrument from the Lamellophone instrument family. The kalimba is comprised of a hollow resonator, which vary from handmade boxes to calabash gourds, and metal tins.
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These rustic mbiras are created around a hollow wooden box with burned designs by artisans in Kenya. The box is held with both hands, and the recycled metal tines fitted with tin can buzzers are plucked to create an unmistakable African sound.
Available in three sizes.
Dimensions:
Small: 4.5″L x 3″W x 1.5″H
Medium: 7″L x 4″W x 2″H
Large: 8″L x 5.5″W x 2″HCrafted from: Wood, scrap metal
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a vibrant hand painted rainbow and musical note design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.
Dimensions: 4.5″L x 0.75″W x 14″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add hand painted designs of an elephant and giraffe to each side. The design switches from side to side, so spinning the drum creates a fun visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12″L x 4.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add hand painted designs of an elephant and giraffe to each side. The design switches from side to side, so spinning the drum creates a fun visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:? 12″L x 4.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a vibrant hand painted Maasai beaded necklace design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.
Dimensions: 4.25″L x 0.75″W x 11″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a vibrant hand painted Maasai beaded necklace design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.
Dimensions: 4.25″L x 0.75″W x 11″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add colorful hand painted designs of Maasai warriors.
Sold singly. A smaller size is also available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 14.5″L x 4.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add colorful hand painted designs?of Maasai warriors.
Sold singly. A smaller size is also available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??14.5″L x 4.5″W x 1″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these all-natural African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
Sold singly, with three sizes available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Small: 2.5″D x 6″H
Medium: 3.5″D x 7.5″H
Large: 5″D x 9.5″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these?all-natural African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
Sold singly, with three sizes available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Small: 2.5″D x 6″H
Medium: 3.5″D x 7.5″H
Large: 5″D x 9.5″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these colorful African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass, dyed in bright colors. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
Sold singly. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Medium: 3.5″D x 7.5″H
Large: 5″D x 9.5″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, dye, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these colorful African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass, dyed in bright colors. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
Sold singly. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Medium:? 3.5″D x 7.5″H
Large:? 5″D x 9.5″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, dye, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these colorful African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass, dyed in bright colors. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
Sold singly, available in three sizes. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Approximate Dimensions:
Small: 2.5″D x 6″H
Medium: 3-3.5″D x 7″H
Large: 3.5-4″D x 8-9″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, dye, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these colorful African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass, dyed in bright colors. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
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Sold singly, available in three sizes. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Approximate Dimensions:
Small: 2.5″D x 6″H
Medium:?3-3.5″D x 7″H
Large:?3.5-4″D x 8-9″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, dye, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful image of a peacock on one side, and peacock feathers on the reverse side. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful image of a peacock on one side, and peacock feathers on the reverse side. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreSenegalese artisans hand carve djembe drums from a single piece of hollowed wood. The goatskin top is stretched taught and held in place by long pieces of braided nylon and cotton cord.
Available in two sizes. Hand painted designs will vary.
Dimensions:
Small: 5″D x 7.5″H
Medium: 7″D x 11″HCrafted from: Wood, goatskin, nylon, cotton
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreSenegalese artisans hand carve djembe drums from a single piece of hollowed wood. The goatskin top is stretched taught and held in place by long pieces of braided nylon and cotton cord.
Available in two sizes. Hand painted designs will vary.
Dimensions:
Small: 5″D x 6.5-7.5″H
Medium: 7″D x 10-11″HCrafted from: Wood, goatskin, nylon, cotton
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then hand paint colorful butterflies on each side. A sweet gift for little musicians!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 10″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then?hand paint colorful butterflies on each side. A sweet gift for little musicians!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??10″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted design with dancing musical notes and staffs on each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 10″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted design with dancing musical notes and staffs on each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??10″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add different hand painted designs to each side to represent day and night. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add?different hand painted designs to each side to represent day and night. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??11″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreThe balaphon is a traditional West African percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone. Created by Senegalese balaphone builders, each small balaphone includes six wooden notes and calabash gourd resonators. The entire piece is lashed with cotton cord.
These beautiful African musical instruments are as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets included.
Dimensions:
Balaphon: 10″L x 8″W x 4″H
Mallets: 7″LCrafted from: Wood, gourds, cotton cord
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreThe balaphon is a traditional West African percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone. Created by Senegalese balaphone builders, each small balaphone includes six wooden notes and calabash gourd resonators. The entire piece is lashed with cotton cord.
These beautiful African musical instruments are as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets included.
Dimensions:
Balaphon: 10″L x 8″W x 4″H
Mallets: 7″LCrafted from: Wood, gourds, cotton cord
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreThe beautiful tones of Shona music are attainable for all through this handcrafted wood and metal mbira. The hand-carved wooden base is affixed with wide recycled metal tines and a resonator to add a little buzz. A beautiful gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 5″L x 1″W x 8″H
Crafted from: Wood, metal
Made in: Zimbabwe
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Read moreThe beautiful tones of Shona music are attainable for all through this handcrafted wood and metal mbira. The hand-carved wooden base is affixed with wide recycled metal tines and a resonator to add a little buzz. A beautiful gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 5″L x 1″W x 8″H
Crafted from: Wood, metal
Made in: Zimbabwe
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Read moreFrom a breezy coastal workshop near Accra, Ghanaian artisans hand carve these lovely little hand drums from wood with a stretched goatskin top. Each drum is fully functional and makes a great gift for musicians.
Sold in two sizes with assorted carved patterns. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Medium: 8.5″H X 5″D
Small: 6″H X 4″DCrafted from: Wood, cow hide, rope
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreFrom a breezy coastal workshop near Accra, Ghanaian artisans hand carve these lovely little hand drums from wood with a stretched goatskin top. Each drum is fully functional and makes a great gift for musicians.
Sold in two sizes with assorted carved patterns. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:
Medium: 8.5″H X 5″D
Small: 6″H X 4″DCrafted from: Wood, cow hide, rope
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreThis handcrafted percussion instrument from East Africa adds the crisp sound of beads against Nile grass stalks. When tilted gently, the shaker creates the sound of falling rain. Each shaker is crafted with a wooden frame embellished with simple burned geometric designs.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 9″L x 6.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Jacaranda wood, Nile grass, beads
Made in: Tanzania
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Read moreThis handcrafted percussion instrument from East Africa adds the crisp sound of beads against Nile grass stalks. When tilted gently, the shaker creates the sound of falling rain. Each shaker is crafted with a wooden frame embellished with simple burned geometric designs.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 9″L x 6.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Jacaranda wood, Nile grass, beads
Made in: Tanzania
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Read moreGhanaian artisans hand carve these lovely little hand drums from wood, stretch a goatskin top and hand paint vibrant finishes onto their exterior. Each drum is fully functional and makes a great gift for small musicians.
Sold in three sizes. Assorted patterns and colors.
Dimensions:
Large: 13″H X 8″ D
Medium: 10″H X 7″ D
Small: 9″H X 6″DCrafted from: Wood, cow hide, rope
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreGhanaian artisans hand carve these lovely little hand drums from wood, stretch a goatskin top and hand paint vibrant finishes onto their exterior. Each drum is fully functional and makes a great gift for small musicians.
Sold in three sizes. Assorted patterns and colors.
Dimensions:
Large: 13″H X 8″ D
Medium: 10″H X 7″ D
Small: 9″H X 6″DCrafted from: Wood, cow hide, rope
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a vibrant hand painted Maasai beaded necklace design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.
Dimensions: 3.25″L x 1″W x 10.5″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted Maasai warrior design to each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted Maasai warrior design to each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:??12″L x 3.5″W x 0.75″H
Crafted from:??Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in:?Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a vibrant hand painted rainbow and musical note design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.
Dimensions: 3.25″L x 1″W x 10.5″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreKenyan artisans style these fun spin drums from goatskin, plastic and wood. Each drum is characterized by a vibrant hand painted rainbow and musical note design. A cool gift for world music enthusiasts!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary.
Dimensions: 3.25″L x 1″W x 10.5″H
Crafted from: Leather, paint, wood
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreArtisans in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, craft these great musical instruments from recycled Nescafe coffee cans. A great gift for music lovers or collectors of recycled crafts, each kalimba is completely unique and makes lovely African music.
Dimensions: 5″L x 3″W x 2″H
Crafted from: wood, metal, recycled tin cans
Made in: Burkina Faso
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Read moreArtisans in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, craft these great musical instruments from recycled Nescafe coffee cans, printed in French. A great gift for music lovers or collectors of recycled crafts, each kalimba features a unique burned pattern on top.
Dimensions: 4″L x 4″W x 2″H
Crafted from: wood, metal, recycled tin cans
Made in: Burkina Faso
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Read moreArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana handcraft these colorful African percussion instruments from stiff elephant grass, dyed in bright yellow with green accents. A calabash gourd base keeps the rattling beans intact.
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Sold singly, available in?one sizes. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Approximate Dimensions:
Medium:?3-3.5″D x 7″HCrafted from: Elephant grass, dye, calabash gourd
Made in: Ghana
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Read moreHere’s a miniature edition of our already fantastic thumb pianos. An inexpensive small gift that’s just loaded with culture, these sweet little African percussion instruments complement our larger kalimbas. Just large enough to fill the palm of the hand, each is fitted with little tin tines and resonators that give the unmistakable tone of the African thumb piano.
Sold singly.
Dimensions: 2″L x 3″W x 0.25″H
Crafted from: Wood, recycled metal
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreA tiny spin drum handcrafted from stretched animal skin and wood. Painted designs add a splash of color.
Sold singly. Designs will vary.
Dimensions: 2.25″L x 1″W x 10″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreA tiny spin drum handcrafted from stretched animal skin and wood. Painted designs add a splash of color.
Sold singly. Designs will vary.
Dimensions: 2.25″L x 1″W x 10″H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
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Read moreSenegalese artisans hand carve these miniature djembe drums from a single piece of hollowed wood. The goatskin top is stretched taught and held in place by pieces of braided nylon and cotton cord.
Hand painted designs will vary.
Dimensions: 3.5″L x 3.5″W x 4″H
Crafted from: Wood, goatskin, nylon, cotton
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreSenegalese artisans hand carve these miniature djembe drums from a single piece of hollowed wood. The goatskin top is stretched taught and held in place by pieces of braided nylon and cotton cord.
Hand painted designs will vary.
Dimensions: 3.5″L x 3.5″W x 4″H
Crafted from: Wood, goatskin, nylon, cotton
Made in: Senegal
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Read moreThese xylophones produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones.
Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. “Vaima,” a Shona word meaning “shine bright,” encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.
This beautiful instrument includes 8 notes, and a set of mallets. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 16″L x 14″W x 2.5″H
Crafted from: wood, cord
Made in: Zimbabwe
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Read moreThese xylophones produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones.
Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. “Vaima,” a Shona word meaning “shine bright,” encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.
This beautiful instrument includes 8 notes, and a set of mallets. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:? 16″L x 14″W x 2.5″H
Crafted from:? wood, cord
Made in:? Zimbabwe
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Read moreThese xylophones produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones.
Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. “Vaima,” a Shona word meaning “shine bright,” encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.
This beautiful instrument includes 12 notes, and a set of mallets. Because these are handcrafted items, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 24″L x 17″W x 2.5″H
Crafted from: wood, cord
Made in: Zimbabwe