Instruments, Instruction & Music

Play by striking or scratching with the included mallet. 7¾".

Resonant hardwood, with wooden mallet. 6".

Hand carved, from Thailand, it hoots like a real owl. 5".

by Elizabeth Bluemle, illus. by Brian Karas. Found sounds help ride-out the storm.

These Nigerian bells have a very distinct tone-- more like a cowbell than the Togo Gonkogwe bells, which have a brighter tone.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria. Stick included.

Authentic native instrument from Nigeria.  8" w/striker.

Played with a stick (included), these gongs keep the beat as people march through the towns and villages celebrating the bountiful harvest.

7 key, 8". From South Africa.

8" tall with 5" head, made in Indonesia

This one-handed African castanet is ideal for directing an ensemble, as its high pitched cutting tone is easily heard over other instruments.

Set includes Marsh Music by Marianne Berkes, illus. by Robert Noreika and set of Frog Guiros.

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feast! 

Our set of authentic instruments from Nigeria and Ghana creates both a visual and timbre feas and store them in a large, colorful African basket!

Susan K. Mitchell, illus. by Connie McLennan

Hollow wood guiro & mallet. 8".

Play by striking or scratching with the included mallet. 6¼".