Kids Instruments

Introduce little ones to the joy of rhythm and creativity with our thoughtfully selected collection of kids’ instruments. From beginner-friendly percussion pieces to playful hand shakers, each instrument is designed to encourage musical exploration, movement, and imaginative play.

The sounds, textures, and craftsmanship found throughout this collection reflect the same artistry featured in our wider African Art & Music range, including handcrafted sound healing instruments created to inspire calm, rhythm and connection through sound.

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Kiss Kass
From $8
A wonderful musical instrument for the budding musician, as well as a unique decor piece.

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Cane Jinglers
From $16.50
Hand woven from elephant reed in Ghana, these cane jinglers are filled with small bells that produce a bright, clear jingle.
A natural fit for rhythm work with young players, and made to last through plenty of use.

Approximate Dimensions excluding handles (L x W x H):
Single: 16 x 8 x 8cm diameter
Double: 15 x 15 x 8cm

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Rainstick
From $28
The rainstick is crafted from bamboo and hand-painted with water and animal motifs. It produces a gentle, cascading sound as the pebbles tumble through the tube when you tip it end to end.
Each rainstick is unique, so the design you receive will be one of a kind. Sold individually.

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Egg Shakers
From $6
Pint size percussion in the palm of your hand!
Approximate Dimensions (L x W x H): 8cm x 5cm x 5cm
Country: Indonesia

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Mini Maracas
From $7.50
Pint-size percussion in the palm of your hand! Length: 14cm Diameter: 4cm Country: Indonesia Colours vary. Sale is for one unit.

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Kalimba (Thumb Piano)
From $22
You can tune the kalimba (thumb piano) any way you like. Listen below for three typical tunings.

Dimensions:
Small (4-5 Notes) Approx. 7cm diameter x 5cm depth
Large (5 Notes) Approx. 17cm diameter x 8cm depth
Extra Large (7-10 Notes) Approx. 23cm diameter x 11cm depth

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Shekere Gourd Shaker
From $18
Authentic Ghanaian shekere gourd shaker: Handwoven bead net on a durable calabash shell.
Delivers crisp shaker accents for home play, drum circles, bands, classrooms, and sound healing.
As these shakers are made from natural gourds there is a natural variation in sizing.
Mini: 16cm x 8cm x 8cm | Small: 20cm x 13cm x 13cm | Medium: 28cm x 16cm x 16cm
Large: 28cm x 18cm x 18cm | Extra Large: 33cm x 22cm x 22cm | Jumbo: 30cm x 25cm x 25cm

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Ankle & Wrist Shakers
From $14
Our Ankle & Wrist shakers are one of our most popular items! Elasticated for comfort, these shakers are fantastic for dancers, facilitators, kids, or anyone wanting to keep time as they drum. The natural seed pods are tactile and visually appealing, and create a pleasant, watery sound. Watch & listen the Ankle & Wrist Shakers…

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Kids Bongo Drums
From $42.95
Kids Bongos feature 5” & 4” shells, tunable via the included tuning wrench. Natural skin heads are mounted with standard black flanged hoops and hardware. They are great to get young children into music.

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Rain Shaker
From $23
This shaker produces a range of effects. When cupped in the hands and gently rustled, they produce the rain-like sound for which they are named – great for teaching kids to play gently. They can also be shaken for a more traditional and louder sound.

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Aslatua
From $19
Pronounced “us-la-twa”, this simple and unique traditional instrument (also known as asalato, kashaka, cascas, televi, kasso-kassoni) originates from Ghana.

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Juju Shakers
From $36
The Juju Shaker is a handcrafted percussion instrument that blends African tradition with modern sound healing. Its rich, resonant tones enhance meditation, sound baths, and spiritual rituals, helping to connect with soothing rhythms and vibrations.

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