Yoruba Style Shekeres

Yoruba tribe traditional percussion

These are the traditional style Yoruba tribe shekeres from the Western part of Nigeria. They always come with cowry shell beads.

You can play these many ways, by shaking, twisting, tapping, pulling on the netting, etc. Since the gourd has an open top, you can get a "bass bop" tone by hitting the bottom of the gourd with the palm of your hand as you play.

These are made in the traditional Yoruba style-very authentic.