These wooden maracas from Percussion Plus are beautifully decorated with a colourful island design. They are constructed from hard-wearing maple and produce a bright rattling sound when shaken. Each maraca has a built in handle which is easy and comfortable to hold, making the instruments fun to play. They are ideal for use by children and make the perfect addition to any classroom percussion box.Maracas are a traditional percussion instrument of Latin America. They are usually played in pairs and traditionally consist of a dried calabash or gourd shell filled with seeds or dried beans. They are heard in many forms of Latin music but are also present in pop and classical music.