Moroccan Pair Morocco Gnawa Iron Castanets Qaraqueb Qraqeb Xl Castanettes 534C

Description: Moroccan Pair Morocco Gnawa Iron Castanets Qaraqueb Qraqeb Xl Castanettes 534C Item Description Moroccan Qraqeb Moroccan Qraqeb Pair -Iron Moroccan Castanet / Qarkabeb Dimensions: 29 cm long, 13 cm diameter Moroccan iron castanets of the Gnawa people. These items are rustic with natural blemishes, due to their traditionally made nature. Gnawa music is a spiritual music representing the history of sub-Saharan West African people who were sold as slaves in present-day Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia. "...stories are told to those who are connected with their history by the very sound of the krakebs – they represent the sound of horses hooves hitting the ground as their people were carried away in grain sacks, and the rattling of shackles that used to hold their people captive". They are also said to represent shackles which slaves removed when they became free men. Several specific rhythms played by Gnawa musicians on Qarqabat (often accompanied by hajhuj or sintir) symbolise this freedom. Like most hand cymbals, there are two for each hand. Each Qarkabeb, consists of two flat metal bars with two convex disks at each end. Two bars are linked at one end by a metal ring, and each has straps for your fingers. To play, slip your thumb and fingers under the strap. The opening and closing of your hands slaps the cymbals together to produce a loud clanky sound. With a set of two you can produce rhythm patterns from the very simple to very complex. 'Gnawa' defines both the religious order of a Moroccan Black Muslim group and their music style. Over 900 years ago, slavery, conscription and trade brought people from West Africa to Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Enslaved people from Ancient Ghana were called Gnawa. The descendents of these enslaved groups are Morocco's most colourful Muslim ethnic group. While they have retained many of the customs, rituals and beliefs of their ancestors, their music is the most preserved trait. Other names for this instrument include: Qaraqsh, Qaraqueb , Qarkeb, Qraqeb, Tiqarqaawen, Shaqahaq, Qarkabeb. You can see these being played live at the wonderful Festival Gnawa, held every year in Essouirra, Morocco. We sell a wide variety of other hand percussion, drums and musical instruments from around the world. Our items are fairly traded and difficult-to-find items. We source every item personally in the country. Payment We require payment by paypal. All major credit and debit cards are accepted by paypal (no paypal account necessary). Shipping All our items are posted first class in the UK. We ship all items within 3 working days, usually faster. We use recycled products where we can. All items are professionally packed. All items are new unless stated. We use reputable couriers for overseas shipping Returns Returns accepted within 30 days. Buyer pays return costs. There is a returns slip included with your item to make the process easier. Please contact us on the email address provided on the slip if you have any questions. Copyrights (c) 1997-2020 Terrapin Trading Ltd. All rights reserved.

Price: 45.39 GBP

Location: GB

End Time: 2024-10-27T16:43:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.53 GBP