Percussion instrument in a basket with a flat bottom. Are of African descent, but is widely known in Brazil.

This versatile African instrument serves as a rattle shaker and a drum all in one. Hand-strung plastic beads woven in an adjustable nylon web allows for playing both loud rattling sounds or softer sounds with added control. Excellent drum-like bass tones are created from hitting the bottom of the shell. A protective rubber ring covers the mouth of the shekere.