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Shekere

SHEKERE

By: Mei (student)

The Shekere is made of a dried gourd with beads or cowries woven into a net covering the gourd. 
This instrument originated in a tribe in Nigeria called Yoruba. 
This instrument is commonly used in West Africa and Latin music.
ArtifactShekereCollectionAfrica RoomThe African American Museumat the England ManorShare