Concept information
Definition
- Shaker of the Mijikenda-Kiriama people of Coastal Kenya and the Luo people of West Kenya. The ajawa consists of a calabash covered with shells, tied in a net; the ajawa is used to accompany dances; to accompany sengenya drums and kirigongo. Used before also by the Luhya community where it is called Shimuka
Broader concept
- Rattles (en)
Created
- 2019-11-19
Editorial note
- to be translated (en)
In other languages
URI
http://www.mimo-db.eu/InstrumentsKeywords/11564
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