Africa Heartwood Project Double Woven Jingle Caxixi Shaker - 3" African Bottle Cap Shaker with Gourd Base, Colors Will Vary - Handcrafted African Musical Instrument

Great, louder than I had thought. I had wanted these totally woven but when they came they have a flat piece on the round part- maybe a gourd bottom?

This is my new fav instrument. What a perfect sound it makes!! High quality. LOVE it.

In the traditional sense this isn't a Caxixi, and it sounds nothing like it would if it were the real thing. It's a shaker for sure, so if that's all you want you'll do fine with it.

Great sound - either gentle or cutting through. Arrived on earliest expected date. Recommend to all percussionists with a spare hand.

1. How Does It Look?The double Caxixi shaker looks fairly clean, with a few imperfections in the craftsmanship here and there. I know that Africa Heartwood Project Instruments are handmade so I am pretty understanding of the small blemishes here and there. The blemishes are small marks/dirt on the bottom of the gourd pieces and the small strips of the woven material that peel off here and there. "0.75 STARS!"2. Does It Sound Good?These particular Caxixi shakers have a louder, brighter sound and that also have a jingling sound that are made from the seeds, pebbles, and metal bottle caps that are on the inside. I have the single Caxixi shaker and I can tell that this double Caxixi is more full in its sound, which should be expected. The sound honestly, reminds me of the rings on a tambourine, except more clearer than my cheap tambourine. I was expecting it to have a more, quieter sound with just seeds on the inside like the colored caxixi from this company, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it had a different, yet wonderfully unique sound. "1.00 STARS!"3. How Easy Is It To Use?It's super simple to get into a groove. It won't take long before you get the hang of it. Then you can accompany this caxixi with another shaker or instrument with your other hand when you become more familiar with the instrument. "1.00 STARS!"4. How Does It Feel?The construction of the Caxixi feels pretty solid and I'm quite impressed. Even with its blemishes, it is more than stable and sturdy enough to hold together and it won't be falling apart on you anytime soon. Just don't drop it or step on it and it'll be okay. "1.00 STARS!"5. Is It Worth The Price?I think this particular Caxixi is a better value than the single Caxixi because this one is only $2.50 more than the single shaker and sounds more full in my opinion. I think the price is more than fair for the quality it offers. "1.00 STARS!"6. Should You Buy This?I think that you should give this shaker a try, especially if you want a unique piece that is handmade and that also produces a unique sound compared to other traditional shakers on the market.7. What's My Rating?I rate this product a 4.75 out of 5.00 stars and have to round up to 5.00 stars for Amazon's review system.DISCLAIMER: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review and opinions.

I didn't like that the half of the item was made of another material. I found it insulting.

Sounds like a toy