Shekere Gourd Shaker
AU $18.00
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
Description
The shekere is a centuries-old West African percussion shaker made from a hollowed, dried calabash gourd wrapped in a hand-woven bead net.
Celebrated across the region, from Senegal to Nigeria, it sits at the heart of Ewe music in Ghana, where it’s known as the axatse (also called djabara in Mali and Guinea).
Artisans string small beads onto strong twine, creating a responsive net that strikes the gourd as you play.
Light fingertip rolls yield a crisp, sandy shimmer, while fuller wrist motions release deep, earthy swells.
Looking for more West African shakers? Explore our full collection of handcrafted instruments.
the shekere in action
Additional information
| Weight | 2 kg |
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