Our family of Kashakas are a popular hand percussion instrument made up of two round wooden shakers connected with a sturdy piece of paracord. They are played by swinging one ball around the hand to produce a clacking sound when the balls collide and a shaker sound when the balls are shaken. They are easily adjustable by moving the middle knot to get the perfect size for your hands. The instrument may be a little challenging to play at first but, with a little patience, you can begin to produce beautiful rhythms and polyrhythms while playing.
Kashakas – Asalato
Shaking Things Up
Hand Percussion Instrument
Durable, Natural, Beautiful
Bring The Rhythm
The original version of the asalato was made from gourds from the Oncoba Spinosa tree in Africa and has many names across the world. It is a beautiful instrument that can be used not only for making music, but also for mental skill development, cross brain exercise, stress relief, and relaxation.
Artisan Instruments family of Kashakas are made from hardwood balls that are filled with two sizes of steel and copper pellets and connected with your choice of color of paracord. We offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee and provide a cotton drawstring bag with each set!
A size for every player
The Kashaka Family
Laka Kashaka – 1.75 inches / 4.45 cm (SMALL)
Our smallest kashaka, we suggest the Laka (rhymes with papa) for beginners, those with small hands, or musicians looking for a lighter sound.
Boom Kashaka – 2 inches / 5.08 cm (MEDIUM)
Our original size, the Boom is great for those with medium to large hands and have a very satisfying sound.
Papa Kashaka – 2.25 inches / 5.72 cm (LARGE)
The big kahunas! Our Papas are perfect for those who have experience with playing asalato and are looking for a bigger sound. Play a Papa with one hand and a Boom or a Laka with the other hand to mix things up a bit.