Payment for items can be made via EFT, cheque or money order. Products can be collected from our location in Brisbane or posted to you via standard or registered post. Postage and handling fees apply. Please contact us to place your order or for further details.
Here are some samples of our products.
Percussion Instruments
Asalato Ghanaian hand-held percussion toy.
$10.00 each or $16.00 for a set of 2
Basket Shaker Hand-woven in Ghana (Choose from 2 styles) -
$9.00 each
Ball Shaker Single small gourd filled with beans and attached to a stick
$9.00 each
Calabash Shaker -
Woven shaker with calabash head
$9.00 each
Racket Shaker Looped basketry with bottle tops. Similar to a tambourine but with a handle
$13.00 each
Wooden Bell clappers on both ends create a sound. Hold in the centre and flick with your wrist. -
$16.00
Finger symbols (zills)
from North Africa
$7.00 each or $12.00 for a set of 2
Drums
Djembé (jem-bay)
The djembé is undoubtedly, one of the most powerful drums in existence. It dates back to the 12th century
and the great Mali Empire of West Africa. It has an incredible tonal range,
from thunderclap, to whisper soft, setting it apart from other drums.
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traditional peg drum from the Ga Tribe of Ghana. It is smaller than the conga
but
of similar shape and sound. This drum is played with the hands.
Doun Doun -
These double ended bass drums, made with cow skins, are played with sticks
and are found in many West African countries.
Small recycled glass beads available in a variety of colours and styles
$1.00 each
Large recycled glass beads available in a variety of colours and styles
$2.00 - $3.00 each
Brass beads
vailable in a variety of styles
$1.00 - $3.00 each
Glass bead bracelets threaded on elastic and available in a variety of styles and colours
$10.00 each
Glass bead anklets
Threaded on elastic and available in a variety of styles and colours
$13.00 each
Baskets
Mini Bolga baskets $12.00 each
Large Bolga baskets $35.00 each
Textiles
Choose from a range of different fabrics
Batik, tie and dye, bold and colourful prints, Adinkra prints and Kente prints.
$15.00 per metre or $25.00 for 2 metres
Other lengths also available
‘Susuma’ - Nii Armah and Sam Okoth
Nii Armah and Sam Okoth released their first CD – ‘Susuma’ in December 2007. ‘Susuma’ is a collaboration of the two men, showcasing musical prowess that takes you on an uplifting and soulful journey. Contemporary and traditional, timeless and utterly authentic!
$25.00 per copy
Susuma Song Samples
(Click on the relevant Play Icon for a sample of each Track)
3. Dianana – Once upon a time….. a song about a young man who asks his family why they are leaving before sharing a meal with him. Sung and composed by Nii Armah.
5. Baumba – The time has come to celebrate, pray to have energy so the energy doesn’t fail you. Sung and composed by Sam Okoth.
7. Jelen – When we leave this world we cannot take our material possessions with us, we leave them all behind. Sung and composed by Nii Armah.
8. Komenya – A place where people go to sing, dance and celebrate. A song inspired by the spiritual gatherings of Sam’s mother. An original composition by Sam Okoth, sung by Nii Armah.
9. Otofu – A traditional Ga song about the puberty rites, a ritual which marks the entry of young women into adulthood. Sung by Nii Armah.
10. Ida – I disapprove of your ways…a song inspired by Sam’s brother who passed away. Sung and composed by Sam Okoth.
Cultural Packs
Baala Baajo cultural packs are a practical resource that can be used to compliment a Baala Baajo educational performance or workshop. The materials can be used to further foster meaningful multicultural experiences for children. Each resource pack includes a set of complimentary notes with background information about each of the items.
Cost per pack: $120.00
Items in the packs can also be purchased separately. Please refer to prices listed above.
Choose from 3 different combinations or create you own: