what is the new noisemaker what makes noise?

[solarbird]

Over on Livejournal, where this post is echoed, lj:blues_kun asked:
Would you mind posting a recording of that funky thing? Also what the hell is it called?

…I actually have no idea what it’s called. It’s called Seven Dollar Bin. Or “that shaker with the seed pods.”

Comments

[marzipan_pig]

I think it's this, a Togo seed rattle:

http://www.motherlandmusic.com/togo.htm

[solarbird]

Togo seems to be the country for sure. needed_ink_1985 has some commentary from South Africa and identifies the genus of the pods. ^_^

[blues_kun]

wow it's awesome

I'm a little surprised at how much I like its sound. Thank you! Please accept several internets and this drowsy baby rat

[solarbird]

Yay! Internets and drowsy baby rats! :D