Njele

Njele rattle of the S. African Thonga, made of an oval calabash about 15 cm. (6 in.) long, with a hole, burned in top and bottom, through which a stick 30 cm. (12 in.) long is thrust to serve as a handle. Pebbles are put inside the calabash, and side holes are burned in to increase the volume (116). Kirby, Percival R. The Musical Instruments of the Native Races of South Africa. London, 1934.