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Percussion Instruments → Caxixi

The caxixi is a Brazilian percussion instrument, made of a hand woven closed basket (with a dried gourd as a base) containing seeds or particles.  The caxixi is a great way to accompany the berimbau or any other ethnic musical instrument.


Caxixi de Berimbau, 6 1/4 inch Height
SKU: CXBR
Brazilian Caxixi 6.25 inches tall by 2.5 inches in diameter at the base. Hand crafted to be the best sounding caxixi. Following the traditional construction, the base of each caxixi is cut from a dried gourd to give that surprisingly bright, sharp sound. The basketry is hand woven from thin reeds making a light weight, delicate looking instrument. Caxixi are essential if playing the berimbau, but widely applicable to any style of music. Shake the caxixi up and down against the gourd bottom for the high pitched sounds, or back and forth for a softer sound. Each size and shape has a unique sound. Made in Brazil.

Price: $14.90 

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Caxixi Duas Cabaca, 4 1/4 inch Height
SKU: CXC2
Small Double chambered Brazilian Caxixi 4.25 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide, each chamber is 1.75 inches in diameter at the base. Hand crafted to be the best sounding caxixi. Following the traditional construction, the base of each caxixi is cut from a dried gourd to give that surprisingly bright, sharp sound. The basketry is hand woven from thin reeds making a light weight, delicate looking instrument. Caxixi are essential if playing the berimbau, but widely applicable to any style of music. Shake the caxixi up and down against the gourd bottom for the high pitched sounds, or back and forth for a softer sound. Each size and shape has a unique sound. Made in Brazil.

Price: $14.31 
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Caxixi Grandao Duplo, 21 1/2 inch Height
SKU: CXGD
Large Double chambered Brazilian Caxixi 21.5 inches tall. Hand crafted to be the best sounding caxixi. Following the traditional construction, the base of each caxixi is cut from a dried gourd to give that surprisingly bright, sharp sound. The basketry is hand woven from thin reeds making a light weight, delicate looking instrument. Caxixi are essential if playing the berimbau, but widely applicable to any style of music. Shake the caxixi up and down against the gourd bottom for the high pitched sounds, or back and forth for a softer sound. Each size and shape has a unique sound. Made in Brazil.

Regular Price: $319.20
 On Sale For: $299.25 
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Caxixi Super Grande, 27 inch Height
SKU: CXGS
Large Single chambered Brazilian Caxixi 27 inches tall. Hand crafted to be the best sounding caxixi. Following the traditional construction, the base of each caxixi is cut from a dried gourd to give that surprisingly bright, sharp sound. The basketry is hand woven from thin reeds making a light weight, delicate looking instrument. Caxixi are essential if playing the berimbau, but widely applicable to any style of music. Shake the caxixi up and down against the gourd bottom for the high pitched sounds, or back and forth for a softer sound. Each size and shape has a unique sound. Made in Brazil.

Regular Price: $375.20
 On Sale For: $351.75 
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Caxixi Tres Cabaca, 5 inch Height
SKU: CXC3
Small Triple chambered Brazilian Caxixi 5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide, each chamber is 1.5 inches in diameter at the base. Hand crafted to be the best sounding caxixi. Following the traditional construction, the base of each caxixi is cut from a dried gourd to give that surprisingly bright, sharp sound. The basketry is hand woven from thin reeds making a light weight, delicate looking instrument. Caxixi are essential if playing the berimbau, but widely applicable to any style of music. Shake the caxixi up and down against the gourd bottom for the high pitched sounds, or back and forth for a softer sound. Each size and shape has a unique sound. Made in Brazil.


Price: $21.90 
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Caxixi Uma Cabaca, 4 inch Height
SKU: CXC1
Small Single chambered Brazilian Caxixi 4 inches tall by 1.5 inches in diameter at the base. Hand crafted to be the best sounding caxixi. Following the traditional construction, the base of each caxixi is cut from a dried gourd to give that surprisingly bright, sharp sound. The basketry is hand woven from thin reeds making a light weight, delicate looking instrument. Caxixi are essential if playing the berimbau, but widely applicable to any style of music. Shake the caxixi up and down against the gourd bottom for the high pitched sounds, or back and forth for a softer sound. Each size and shape has a unique sound. Made in Brazil.

Price: $11.90 
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