Bells and shakers sit at the centre of percussion, carrying time, texture, and pulse.
This collection brings together bells and shakers from West Africa and beyond, including aslatua, agogo (gangokui) bells, dun bells, ogene double bells, rain shakers, shekere, juju shakers, and seedpod rattles. You will also find handheld favourites like egg shakers and maracas, shaped by Latin and Caribbean percussion traditions.
Bells produce a clear, sustained tone when struck, and in many West African drumming traditions they help drive the timeline of an ensemble. Shakers create rhythm through movement, with seeds, beads, or pellets adding an earthy layer of sound.
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Bells produce a clear, sustained tone when struck. Instruments like Agogo (Gangokui) Bells, Dun Bells, and Ogene Double Bells are foundational rhythm tools in West African drumming traditions, often driving the timeline of an ensemble.
Shakers produce rhythm through movement, with seeds, beads, or pellets inside creating texture and pulse.
Many of our shakers – like the Juju Shaker, Shekere, and Seedpod Rattle – come directly from African musical traditions, while others like egg shakers and maracas have roots in Latin and Caribbean percussion traditions. Both families sit at the rhythmic heart of African percussion.
Beyond drumming, many of the bells and shakers in this collection are also used in sound healing and meditation practice.
Bells are valued for their clear, resonant tones, and shakers for the organic textures they produce.
Shakers are one of the most accessible entry points into percussion.
The Aslatua (a West African swinging shaker), egg shakers, and ankle or wrist shakers are all easy to pick up, affordable, and fun to play, at home or with others.
If you’re drawn to bells, the Frikywa Thumb Bell is a great starting point: Compact, simple to play, and rooted in Ghanaian tradition.
Any of these will get you playing on day one.
For group drumming, the Agogo Bell (Gangokui) is a go-to – it holds the timeline and cuts through the sound of multiple drums.
Dun Bells are ideal if you’re playing dunun in a West African ensemble.
For shakers, the Shekere and Kiss Kass both project well in a group setting. If you’re looking for something wearable that keeps your hands free, ankle bells and thigh shakers work beautifully during movement-based drumming.
Dun Bells (also called dunun bells) are metal bells mounted on top or side of the dunun bass drums in West African djembe ensembles, played with a metal striker while the drum is played simultaneously.
You can choose from three types – Standard, Sangbarala, and Baro – which originate in different regions. They can also be played independently as standalone bells, and are an essential part of traditional Mandinka percussion.
Several instruments in this collection are a natural fit for sound healing and contemplative practice.
The Vajra Meditation Bell produces a clear, singing tone that carries well in stillness.
The Genta Ceremony Bells are ritual instruments with real presence and depth.
Rain shakers and seedpod rattles bring a softer, more organic quality, gentle enough to use in breathwork, yoga, or quiet personal practice.
Both are traditional West African swinging shakers from Ghana, but they differ in construction and sound.
The Standard Aslatua uses thinner rope and contains pebbles, giving it a lighter feel.
The Master Series aslatua uses a thicker rope and is filled with seeds, producing a brighter, richer sound with a more traditional sandy quality.
Worth noting: the pod colour and finish can vary naturally for both styles depending on age and harvest, so appearance alone doesn’t indicate which Aslatua type you’re holding.
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