ATENTENBEN - Bamboo flute from Ghana, C & Bb 15", . $20.00

GOJE - One string fiddle from northern Ghana. Snakeskin covers a gourd bowl, horsehair suspended on bridge. Played with a bowstring.

XYLOPHONE - Dagara xylophone from northwestern Ghana. Frame and keys made from hardwood. Each key has a  sized gourd resonator.

12 note regular

OJA - Eastern Nigerian three holed wooden whistle. This flute like whistle can be played with other instruments or on its own. It also has the ability to use words while being played. Click here for more information on the OJA flute.

POT XYLOPHONE - Two note pot xylophone. Two softwood keys sit on a thick grass ring over a metal bucket. Two beaters included.

TAMBOURINE - A widely used instrument in many cultures, the Tambourine has for centuries been used as an accompaniment for singing in African worship services. Various sizes and shapes made with 3/8" plywood. Click here to find out more about the roots of the Tambourine.

Sanza- Thumb piano made with a decorated gourd.

WATER DRUM - These drums are made from large Nigerian gourds. Selected for their smooth, round shape, they are cut in half, scraped clean and carefully dried. The large drum is filled with water, and the smaller drum is placed cut-side down in the water. Played with rubber mallets or by hand, the drums produce a resonate bass tone. We recommed using a plastic tub for the water container, being flat on the bottom and plastic theyt are more stable and easier to dry and store.

The set includes four bowls, 8" & 12", 10" & 14" or you can choose what ever sizes you want.

WOOD BLOCK - The wood block is made from a piece of hardwood hollowed out on one edge with a deep slit.  When hit on the edge it produces a loud clave like sound which can be heard over the drum ensemble. Blocks are made in Ibo region of Nigeria, local name is Okpokolo. Redwood block is made from Paduk wood and tone ranges from medium to sharp pitch. Brown block is made of Oma wood and pitch ranges is in the lower, softer range. Stick included. Extra sticks available.

Brown wood

Mbira -  Professionally Made By Various Zimbabwean Artists. Mukwa wood soundboard. Strong Well Formed Keys Of Good Quality Metal.