Eight Note Senegalese Balaphon Xylophone Feather The etchings on the rattle's

The etchings on the rattle's bowl feature twin serpents one on each side

outside and bottom

covered over

darting around like Spirit and drinking the nectar of Life

Eight Note Senegalese Balaphon Xylophone Feather The etchings on the rattle'sThe balaphon is a traditional West African percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone. Created by Senegalese balaphone builders, each balaphon includes eight wooden notes and calabash gourd resonators. The entire piece is lashed with cotton cord. These beautiful African musical instruments are as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets included. Dimensions: Balaphon: 13"L x 9. 5"W x 4. 5"HMallets: 7"L Crafted from: Wood, gourds, cotton cord