Aslatua Double Gourd Kashaka - African Shaker Rattle! (Approx 7" when stretched) Handmade, authentic instrument imported from Ghana, West Africa The gourds come from the Swawa tree in West Africa, which are dried, hollowed, filled with pebbles, and connected with a string Strong connector rope, securely fastened to each gourd but also adjustable if needed Multiple uses: conventional "egg" shaker; polyrhythmic percussion instrument Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project