{"product_id":"multicolor-beaded-gourd-shaker-african-traditional-musical-instrument-shekere-1","title":"Multicolor Beaded Gourd Shaker, African Traditional Musical Instrument (Shekere)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col col-md-12 order-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content__description mb0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003eThe African Gourd Shaker (Shekere) is a Nigerian, percussion, rattle, \u003cb\u003emusical instrument\u003c\/b\u003e consisting of dried gourd with woven colorful beads netting surrounding the body of the gourd with the net tied into a ponytail at the bottom of the gourd, It is a common musical instrument along the West Coast of Africa, Cuba, Brazil and the Caribbean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003eAn excellent addition to any percussion set up and is ideal for recreational gatherings and drum circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shekere \u003c\/b\u003eis used in West African traditions, music and sacred ceremonies. In performances it is shaken or hit against the hand adding a unique and rhythmic sound to \u003cb\u003etraditional music\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edance performances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col col-md-12 order-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content__bulletpoints\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bulletpoints__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Material: Dried Calabash Gourd, Net, Durable plastic beads with wooden handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Celebrate the rich traditions of Africa with this beaded gourd Shaker (Shekere). Perfect for \u003cb\u003ewall decor,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGift idea, Cosplay,\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003etrue collector's item\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e It is a versatile instrument that can be played by shaking it, hitting it against the hand or body, or even scraping it with a stick or mallet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e A One-of-a-Kind, African shaker handmade from a dried calabash gourd with colorful beads woven onto a net covering the gourd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e The lightweight and portable design of this gourd shaker makes it perfect for on-the-go musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e The multicolor beaded gourd shaker is a beautiful and unique \u003cb\u003epercussion instrument \u003c\/b\u003ethat adds a distinct sound and visual appeal to music performances. Its natural materials and craftsmanship make it a special instrument that connects people to nature and cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Perfect for all occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bulletpoints__item\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-check\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Made in Nigeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"US African Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48621295960282,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/8109\/0778\/files\/s-l1600_acb9554a-580e-41f1-8fc4-bb2d7707c118.webp?v=1789658456","url":"https:\/\/www.usafricanstore.com\/products\/multicolor-beaded-gourd-shaker-african-traditional-musical-instrument-shekere-1","provider":"US African Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}