Bata Drums: Itotele
(l), Iya (r) and Okonkolo (f) -- These instruments are originally
from the Yoruba people in Nigeria and were brought to Cuba in the 1800s by enslaved
Africans. The bata drums are thought to speak (Yoruba being a tonal language)
and are commonly used for rituals[1].
Djembe
Djundjuns
Cocoon Rattle --
These rattles originate in Zambia and South Africa and are wrapped
around the ankles for dancing. Similar cocoon rattles can also found in Central
America.
Cocopod
Rattle (Nigeria)
Shekeres
Kpanlogo
Wood Whistle (two-tone,
Kenya)
Toke Bell
Gankokwe
Bell
Sistrum (modern
version) -- Rattles such as this one are found in various regions
of Africa, and were a common instrument in ancient Egypt. They can be made out
various materials.
Talking
Drums, brass/nickle plated -- The talking drums depicted here
are modelled on traditional African talking drums (which are usually made of
wood, not metal), but were actually made in Pakistan.
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