Traditional African Gourd Rattle Instrument | Kenya Folk Art Percussion Instrument | Cowrie Shell Rattle/Maraca | Bixley Shop Halloween • The covers show a

• The covers show a bit of wear as expected with age

• Written by Maria D

• Published by Mainz: B Schott's Sohne

• Acid free mat custom cut for the art

Traditional African Gourd Rattle Instrument | Kenya Folk Art Percussion Instrument | Cowrie Shell Rattle/Maraca | Bixley Shop Halloween • The covers show aUNIQUE! This African folk art looks like a doll but in fact, it's a percussion instrument used in folk music in both Africa and South America. Shake it and it rattles like a maraca. The adorable face is carved into the shell. The yes are made by weaving sea shells into the sockets then trimmed with straw hair. The arms are attached at the shoulders and swing when shaken. The legs are made of lightweight wood, study and steady for holding and shaking