Nigerian Woodblock Guiros

These wood block guiros are made from okpa wood, chosen especially for its great resonance. The Ibo tribe of southeastern Nigeria has used these for years in ceremonies and dances. To play them, hold the solid edge in your hand and strike the open edge with the stick (included). You can get different tones by hitting it in different places along the edge. You can also slide the stick across the ridges for a "frog" sound! Some people play these with two sticks for more variation.