This single-pod caxixi (kaa-SHEE-shee) shaker is hand woven using a variety of brightly colored reed, hard calabash gourd base, and pebbles and seeds. The single basket size is well suited for smaller hands. It creates a high pitched, clear-cutting percussive sound, great for keeping time in a percussion ensemble. It is typically played upright, using a sharp up-and-down motion so the seeds and pebbles strike the hard gourd base. Our money back guarantee applies to this caxixi, which features: * 5" tall basket, 3-4" round, 3-4" handle * Durable woven construction with looped handle * Reed permanently dyed in a variety of bright colors, woven in patterns (no individual selection available * Typically played in pairs, but sold individually * African-made product from Africa Heartwood Project * No two are alike, so please expect to get a caxixi that does not look exactly like the photos on this listing; they all vary in color.