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Traditional West African Instruments These traditional instruments are hand-made here in Ghana. Please contact us for pricing and further information. |
 | The Ghanaian Xylophone is a bar instrument suspended over gourds. Its characteristic buzzing sound comes from thin membranes (originally spider webs) drawn across wholes in the gourds.
Sizes: 5-keys / 7-keys / 14-keys / 15-keys How to order Xylophones Listen to a Xylophone sound sample |
| The Atenteben, a bamboo flute, is a traditional Ghanaian instrument that was played mostly during funerals. In recent times, virtuosists made this flute a popular addition for contemporary and neotraditional ensembles.
Size: approx. 11 inches
Material: bamboo How to order Atenteben |
| These Shakers can be attached to the Djembe to add a nice metallic rattling to the sound.
Material: tin
Sizes/sets:
3-set, large
3-set, small
How to order Djembe Shakers |
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| The Gankogui or Double Bell is the backbone of a traditional drum ensemble. It must be played steadily and without error.
Sizes: small / large
Material: forged iron Included: wooden stick How to order Gankoguis Learn how to play bell patterns! |
| The Atoke, also called Banana Bell, serves the same purpose as the Gankogui, but is played with an iron rod.
Sizes: small / large
Material: forged iron Included: iron rod How to order Atokes |
| The castenets are used as a background rythim, usually played by the dancers or singers. It is struck with an iron ring worn on the thumbs.
Material: forged iron How to order Castenets |
| The Maracas or Axatse is a rattle made of a gourd, covered with a net of seeds. It produces a dry rattling, energetic sound and drives the music.
Sizes: small / large How to order Maracas |
| These shakers produce a rattling and clicking sound as a background rythm. They are a popular toy in West Africa. With one in each hand, they are a quite a challenge and a lot of fun to play.
Material: small calebashes, synthetic string How to order Kosikas |
| These shakers can be worn by dancers and drummers. Every step or move produces a rattling sound.
Material: seed shells, padded Kente fabric, synthetic strings How to order Ankle Shakers |
| The Dondo, also called Talking Drum, is played with a bent stick. While holding the drum under one arm, the sound can be changed by squeezing the ropes.
Available designs: raw wood, Kente cloth How to order Dondos |
Above pictures serve as examples. All instruments are hand-made and unique in design, shape and colour.
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