juju nut shaker
natural shaker instrument

Juju Nut Shaker

Regular price $118.00

Discover the crisp, percussive sound of the Juju Nut Shaker, crafted from natural Entada seeds, a vine found across Java and Sumatra.

The Juju Nut Shaker is a handcrafted percussion instrument made from the seeds of Entada rheedii, a giant vine that grows in the tropical forests of Indonesia, particularly across Java and Sumatra.

This climbing plant can stretch dozens of metres in length and produces some of the largest seed pods in the plant kingdom, sometimes exceeding a metre. Each pod holds large, flat, polished brown seeds with an exceptionally hard, resilient shell.

Before being turned into a musical instrument, these seeds were traditionally used as beads for jewellery and talismans, carried as good luck charms across parts of Southeast Asia. It's this same dense, hard shell that gives the Juju its sharp, percussive tone, more pronounced than shells made from softer materials.

🌿 A DENSE MATERIAL, A SOUND THAT CUTS THROUGH

The Juju Nut Shaker consists of 14 strings, each holding 4 seeds, giving a total of 56 seeds. The seeds are threaded onto a braided jute cord, which also forms the hanging loop.

Two simple ways to play:

  • Hold the loop and shake gently for a soft, continuous rattle
  • Swing the shaker in wider movements for a fuller, more dynamic sound

WHY CHOOSE THE JUJU NUT SHAKER?

  • 100% natural materials
  • Sharp, percussive tone shaped by the seed's natural hardness
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
  • Each shaker is unique due to the natural variation of the seeds

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Material: Entada rheedii seeds, braided jute cord
  • Structure: 14 strings x 4 seeds (56 seeds total)
  • Usage: Percussion, rhythm, musical accompaniment

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