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Simple, satisfying and surprisingly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 15cm. Made in Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Musical Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58022149849471,"sku":"GAS3","price":10.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4045\/4015\/files\/GAS3.webp?v=1784631489"},{"product_id":"ghanaian-shamanic-drum","title":"Ghanaian Shamanic Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high quality shamanic frame drum, hand made in Ghana by the same workshop of drummers who carve our djembes - so the skin work and stringing are done by people who genuinely know drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide, shallow frame carries a thick, unbleached goat skin under tough rope stringing, giving a deep, resonant voice with long sustain - ideal for shamanic and sound healing practice, meditation, rhythm circles or simply as a beautifully honest hand drum. A beater is included, so it is ready to play straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach drum is individually made, and natural skins mean each has its own voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair Trade and ethically sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 42cm diameter, 10cm deep. Beater included. 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Ten keys give a full scale to explore, whether you come to it as a percussionist, a curious pianist or a complete beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach instrument is handmade in Ghana from natural materials, so every balafon has its own voice and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair Trade and ethically sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 68cm x 25cm x 36cm. Made in Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Musical Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58022164922751,"sku":"GAD9","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4045\/4015\/files\/gad9_10_key_xylophone-1.jpg?v=1784631668"},{"product_id":"ghanaian-caxixi-shaker","title":"Ghanaian Caxixi Shaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe caxixi is a small basket shaker with a surprisingly big vocabulary. Handwoven in Ghana from straw over a dried gourd base, it produces a crisp, sizzling rattle when shaken side to side and a harder, sharper snap when driven straight down against the gourd - two distinct sounds in one small instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat versatility is why the caxixi turns up everywhere from West African music to capoeira and modern percussion rigs. It is light, colourful, practically indestructible in normal use, and small enough to live in a gig bag pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach one is handmade, so weaves and colours vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair Trade and ethically sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 17cm high, 9cm diameter. 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This Ghanaian shaker is built around a televi nut encased in a hand-tied net strung with dozens of colourful beads - hold it by the neck, shake and slap it between hand and leg, and it delivers the bright 'chichichi' rattle that sits so naturally alongside djembe rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt around 21cm it is far more portable than a full gourd shekere, which makes it a favourite for drummers who want that sound without the bulk, and a friendly first shaker for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach one is handmade in Ghana and individually beaded, so colours and patterns vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair Trade and ethically sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 21cm. 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Great in the hands of a percussionist, and just as good handed to a child at a family drum session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach shaker is handmade in Ghana from natural materials, so no two are quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair Trade and ethically sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 26cm x 6cm diameter. Made in Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Musical Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58022165250431,"sku":"GAS10","price":10.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4045\/4015\/files\/218_16969_46540.jpg?v=1784631670"},{"product_id":"televi-avaga-shaker","title":"Televi Avaga Shaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gentlest of our televi family. 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