We specialize in hard to find items
All Categories
Matching Pair (2) of African Aslatua Kashaka, Authentic seed pod shakers (Large: 2" pods + 4 rope) ASLA2L
Share Tweet
*Price and Stocks may change without prior notice
*Packaging of actual item may differ from photo shown
- Electrical items MAY be 110 volts.
- 7 Day Return Policy
- All products are genuine and original
- Cash On Delivery/Cash Upon Pickup Available
Matching Pair (2) of African Aslatua Features
-
Matching set of two aslatua, sized to be played together, one in each hand. Handcrafted in Ghana. Not size adjustable.
-
Swawa tree seed pods from West Africa, which are dried, hollowed, filled with seeds & pebbles, and connected with a rope
-
Multiple uses: conventional "egg" shaker; polyrhythmic percussion instrument using swing, clack, and catche technique
-
Avialable in 4 sizes: Extra-large: 2.5" pods + 5” rope;Large: 2" pods + 4” rope; Medium: 1.75" pods + 3.5” rope; Small: 1.5" pods + 3” rope
-
Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project
About Matching Pair (2) Of African Aslatua
The aslatua (ah-SLAH-too-uh) is a unique hand percussion shaker that will capture your attention with its tricky polyrhythm. These are the original, authentic aslatua made from Swawa seed pods in Ghana. We have matched these aslatua into set pairs based on pod size and string length, which allows you to play with one in each hand at the same time. If the aslatua are not correctly matched they will move at different speeds in your hands, making it impossible to keep time or do tricks. If you intend to create polyrhythm by playing two simultaneously, then this matching pair is for you. Available in 4 sizes. How to measure your hand to find the right size: Be sure to select the right size for your hands! Measure hand width at the top of the palm at the knuckles; this size should correspond with the aslatua’s string length. --- This simple instrument (also known as aslato, kashaka, cascas, televi, kasso-kassoni, and more) is played by holding one gourd in the palm while simultaneously shaking and swinging the second gourd. The seed pods come from the Swawa tree in West Africa, which are dried, hollowed, filled with pebbles, and connected with a string. You can enjoy hours of frustration and fun playing with this traditional African instrument, which is covered by our warranty, and features: * pair of aslatua, each one has two small, strong Swawa seed pods filled with tiny seeds and pebbles * strong connector rope, securely fastened to each gourd * multiple uses: conventional "egg" shaker; polyrhythmic percussion instrument using the swing, clack, and catch technique * great gift for any percussion enthusiast. Avialable from World Percussion USA in 4 sizes: Extra-large: 2.5" pods + 5” rope;Large: 2" pods + 4” rope; Medium: 1.75" pods + 3.5” rope; Small: 1.5" pods + 3” rope. NOTE: If there is writing on the instrument it is the name/signature of the cultural artisan who made it. Learn more at Africa Heartwood Project / drums.
