Percussion Instruments Fair Trade - World Music, Shakers and Ethical Shopping - Seed Shakers, Basket Shakers, Pod Shakers, Bendo, Cas Cas, Football Rattle, Chekere, Khartal, Maracas, Egg Shakers, Rainsticks, Gunghroo

Shakers

		3-Pod Maracas - GG20 These original 3-pod maracas (shakers) are made from 3 seed pods inserted onto a central wooden stick. They have a lovely effective sound. Great for percussion/music workshops, theatre groups/drama, storytelling or shamanic work. Click For Larger Image Price: £5.99


		Painted Wooden Ball Shaker - BS89 These Wooden Ball Shakers are approx 8.5 inches in circumference They have a multidude of uses including general Percussion, Playgroups, Schools, Therapy Theatre Work etc. Price is for one ball Please note painted designs vary Click for Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Owl Shaker - THS16 CUTE WOODEN HAND CRAFTED SHAKY OWL Measures approx 3 inches x 2.5 inches high The Owl benefits from being a Musical Shaker as well as a wooden toy Hand Painted and Polished This Owl is ideal for Play Therapy, Storytelling, general Imaginative Play and Theatre Work Also can be used as an attractive Paper Weight Suitable for Children of all ages! Click for Larger Image Price: £7.49


		Bamboo Shaker - BS19 Measurements are approximately 5cm diameter, 17cm length. Made from cut sections of Bamboo, these shakers are partially filled with seeds to produce a percussive sound when shaken. Please note designs vary. Click For Larger Image Price: £6.99


		Palm Bell Basket Shaker with Handle- GG11 These craftsman made unique shakers are cleverly made using tough, durable, woven palm strips The central basket bulbs contain bells to produce an effective jingly sound Measures approx 6 inches x 3.5 inches Price is for one shaker - but they compliment each other well as a pair Click For Larger Image Price: £6.99


		Basket Shaker Mini - GG13 GHANA MINI BASKET SEED SHAKERS These traditional shakers are made with woven basket to form the main body and handle The central basket bulb contains seeds or stones to produce an effective sound Measures approx 4.5 - 5 inches in height Price is for one shaker - but they compliment each other well as a pair Please note colours vary These little basket shakers handmade in Ghana are a delight to play and sound great too! test Click for Larger Image Price: £4.25


		Cas Cas - GG1 Ghanaian Cas Cas or Thelevi These Cas Cas are made from a pair of seed pods attached to a length of cord. A traditional instrument these seed pods used to be used as Snuff Boxes. They are played by holding one Cas Cas in the palm of the hand with the cord between the index and middle finger - the other cas cas is then swung over to hit the first and produce a rhythmic percussive and shaker sound. Please note this is a natural product and sizes vary. Click For Larger Image Price: £4.95


		Chekere Kalabash - (Medium) - GAS2 Measures approx 27 x 16cm - but please note this is a natural product and there may be some variation. Chekere or Shekere is a traditional African Percussion musical instrument made from a hollowed gourd called Calabash and wrapped with handcrafted synthetic mesh with seed beads. The sound is made by either shaking the gourd, twisting the beads or rhythmically tapping against the leg. Please note this is a natural product and there may be some slight variation in size and shape. Click For Larger Image Price: £21.99


		Chekere Kalabash - (Large) - GAS2 Measures approx 34 x 17cm. Chekere or Shekere is a traditional African Percussion musical instrument made from a hollowed gourd called Calabash and wrapped with handcrafted synthetic mesh with seed beads. The sound is made by either shaking the gourd, twisting the beads or rhythmically tapping against the leg. Please note this is a natural product and there may be some slight variation in size and shape. Click For Larger Image Price: £24.99


		Rainstick - (Small 25cm) - CS1 This Fair Trade rainstick made in Peru from cactus is a delight to play and will provide hours of fun. Suitable for the professional or amateur. The rainstick is an environmentally friendly product as it is made from fallen cactus and no plant is killed in its manufacture. Click For Larger Image Price: £7.99


		Seed Shaker - (Wrist / Ankle) - BS75 Wrist or Ankle Shaker These effective sonorous seed shakers are made up of empty seed pods strung and secured to a beaded wooden bracelet The bracelet will fit either wrists or ankles The instrument has approx 17 seeds attached Makes a very subtle hollow sounding rattle Uses include Music Therapy, Drama, Storytelling, Dane and general Percussion Click For Larger Image Price: £7.99


		Wooden Egg - BS12 Price is for one egg. 7cm in Length. These highly amusing and practical wooden "shaky eggs" provide a subtle rhythmic shaker sound essential for any percussion or rhythm section. Uses also include shchools/music groups or workshops, theatre groups/drama or storytelling. Click For Larger Image Price: £4.25


		Wooden Egg - BS85 SHAKY TIE DYE WOODEN EGG This fun and highly original piece of hand percussion is made from soft wood with air brushed tie dye colour overlay Great for kids, workshops theatre work or Schools Makes a great addition to any Percussion collection Measures approx 7cm in length Please note colours vary - If you have a colour request please ask before purchase Click For Larger Image Price: £4.99


		Shaky Egg Painted - BS83A SHAKY PAINTED EGG This fun and highly original piece of hand percussion is hand painted with an ethnic design. Great for kids, workshops theatre work or Schools. Makes a great addition to any Percussion collection. Measures approx 9cm in length. Click for Larger Image Price: £5.99


		Shaky Egg Painted - BS83B SHAKY PAINTED EGG This fun and highly original piece of hand percussion is hand painted with an ethnic design. Great for kids, workshops theatre work or Schools. Makes a great addition to any Percussion collection. Measures approx 14cm in length. Click for Larger Image Price: £9.99