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Ankle Bells - Fifty Jingle Style Bells

Twenty-five 5/8" jingle-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 36.5" cords for a grand total of fifty bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 12.5”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$24.90~~$21.90

Metal Doumbek With Jingles

Nickeled brass doumbek. Engraved with floral patterns, jingles mounted inside. Tunable with bolts. Comes with a Remo Fiberskyn® head. Available in 8", 10" and 12" head sizes. Please contact us if you would like a different style of head.

Price: from ~~$139.90~~$103.92

Ankle Bells - 100 Clam Style Bells

Fifty 5/8" clam-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 45" cords for a grand total of 100 bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 25”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$79.00~~$62.00

Ankle Bells - 100 Jingle Style Bells

Fifty 5/8" jingle-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 45" cords for a grand total of 100 bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 25”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$48.90~~$39.00

Ghungroos Anklet of Sixty Bells

Ghungroos are anklet bells made by attaching strings of small bells (known as Ghunghroo, Ghunghru, Ghungur or Salangai) onto velvet pads. Each anklet is comprised of two pads. Each pad has three rows of ten bells per pad, for a grand total of sixty bells. The 5/8" diameter jingle-style brass bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. This common Middle-East and South-Asian dance accessory is very versatile and More Info »

Price: ~~$47.90~~$37.00

Remo Frame Drums

The Frame drum originates in the Middle East and is among the oldest of drums. Frame drums can be played using a traditional style with fingers, striking edge of drum producing a "tak" tone. It can also be held with one hand and played with a soft mallet or straddled between the knees like a bongo drum. Whether you are a professional drummer or just want to have fun at a drum circle with family or friends, the Remo frame More Info »

Price: from ~~$34.70~~$27.00

Ankle Bells - Fifty Clam Style Bells

Twenty-five 5/8" clam-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 36.5" cords for a grand total of fifty bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 12.5”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$39.90~~$32.00

Bird Spoons

These Bird Spoons are 10" long and feature a great grip reminiscent of a birds head. There are two deep spoons, with tabs, that rest bowl to bowl. Hold the bird-head end in one hand and tap the spoons between your thigh and your free hand. You can get a few different sounds by cupping and flexing your free hand as the spoons slap back and forth. Stroke the tabs down your splayed fingers for a drill sound. Perfect for More Info »

Price: $17.50

Deff

The Deff is a frame drum of Middle Eastern origin. It features a wood mosaic decorated frame and a fixed goatskin head. Available in 18" size.

Price: ~~$89.90~~$69.00

Bendir

Bendir 14 or 18 inch diameter. Rosewood construction with tunable goatskin. A traditional instrument of North Africa, more specifically in Morocco. A snare adds to the liveliness of these drums.

Price: from ~~$83.90~~$78.00

Elephant Bells

Set of 5 graduated brass bells. Each is engraved and very decorative. Play them in a band, or hang them from a gate or door. These bells are made in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufactories. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to a nearby town for coloring. Sizes: 3"; 2.25"; 2"; 1.75"; 1.5"

Price: ~~$93.90~~$72.00

Ankle Bells - 200 Jingle Style Bells

100 5/8" jingle-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 70" cords for a grand total of 200 bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 50”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$105.90~~$84.00

Zarb

A Zarb, or Tonbak is considered the principal percussion instrument of Persian music. The zarb is normally positioned diagonally across the torso while the player uses one or more fingers and the palms of the hands on the drumhead. It is often played near the drumhead's edge for a ringing timbre. Sometimes zarb players wear metal finger rings for an extra-percussive "click" on the drum's shell. Zarb virtuosi perform solos lasting ten minutes or more. Pictured at top left: Wooden More Info »

Price: from ~~$34.90~~$31.90

Metal Doumbek

This is a Mid-East Metal Doumbek made with nickeled brass and embossed with floral patterns. It features a Remo Fiberskyn Head. Tunable with bolts, it's available in 8"x14", 10"x15", and 12"x18" sizes (head size x height). This is a great all around portable hand drum. Ideal for dance classes, drum circles and jamming.

Price: from ~~$129.90~~$103.92

Tar - Inside Tunable

This Tar has a sheesham frame with goatskin head and has tuning bolts inside. The drum is typically played with the fingers in the style of a deff. Available in 14" and 16" sizes.

Price: from $74.00

Tar - Lightweight 16-inch

This lightweight, 16-inch, sheesham Tar frame drum weights just 1 1/2 pounds. The shell is just less than 1/4 inch thick. The 4 inches deep frame provides a full rich sound. You will love the sounds from the fixed natural skin head. Great for a drum circle, or to accompany dancers. Fun for beginners or experienced drummers. This drum is typically played with the fingers in the style of a deff. 16-inch diameter x 4-inch depth.

Price: ~~$69.90~~$53.00

Doumbek 8 x 14 with Synthetic Head

This is a great drum for jamming and drum circles. This nickeled brass doumbek is 8" x 14" with a synthetic head. The head is mylar and is not affected by weather conditions. It is tunable with bolts and the body is decorated with a floral design. It is very portable and a tuning wrench is included.

Price: ~~$90.00~~$80.00