{"product_id":"large-shekere","title":"Large Shekere","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shekere is one of West Africa's essential rhythm instruments: a dried gourd wrapped in a hand-tied net of Job's tear seeds (or occasionally bright plastic beads), shaken and slapped between hand and thigh to produce a crisp, rattling 'chichichi' that locks beautifully into djembe rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese large shekeres are handmade in Ghana. Because they are built on natural gourds, sizes vary with the growing season - these are the biggest of the current batch, roughly 25-35cm long - and every single one is different in shape, tone and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold it by the neck, find the pulse, and it almost plays itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair Trade and ethically sourced from Ghanaian makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: approx. 25-35cm. Made in Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Musical Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58022149751167,"sku":"GAS2","price":19.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/4045\/4015\/files\/207_116_6352.webp?v=1784631489","url":"https:\/\/www.africanmusicalinstruments.org\/products\/large-shekere","provider":"African Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}