Our African Bottle-cap Sistrum is a fun percussion instrument that islike a mix between the Egyptian sistrum and the tambourine. When moved back and forth a mellow tambourine-like sound is created by the recycled bottle caps. Available in single or double forks.
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Product Description
Our African Bottle-cap Sistrums are fun percussion instruments that are like a mix between the Egyptian sistrum and the tambourine. The single handle flares into a curved fork with recycled bottle caps between. When moved back and forth a mellow tambourine-like sound is created. Available in single or double forks. This tambourine features:
- 11in pairs of woody forks connected with wire and reed
- 3-4 sets of flattened bottle caps (3-5 caps per stack)
- Handcrafted using natural and recycled materials in Ghana
- As a handmade product exact appearance may vary from photos
- The purchase of this product sustains livelihoods for cultural artisans in West Africa.
Sizes & Prices
Model | Size | Description | Retail Price (USD) |
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SIST | +/- 4"X11" | African Bottle-Cap Tambourine, Single Sistrum | $12 |
SIST2 | +/- 5"X11"X3" | African Bottle-Cap Tambourine, Double Sistrum | $14 |