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ABOUT OUR SEKERE PHOTOS

The sekeres pictured at the bottom of the page that have been sold, can be made again. Use these sekere photos as a guide when designing your custom sekere.

The pictures will change from time to time or more pictures will be added. We are happy to make color changes, material changes or changes of size and gourd shapes other than the ones pictured. We try very hard to match gourd shapes and sizes. If you have an idea or if you see a design that you would like us to make, although we DO NOT make exact copies of other artists' sekeres, just contact us at "sekerecontact@yahoo.com" to make your request or to ask questions.

We try to present pictures of designs that are distinctly different. The designs might be similar, but sometimes the materials or the gourds are different. Remember to click on the thumbnails to see a larger view.

To prevent misunderstandings, I do NOT sell from my own store or any other.

PICTURES OF AVAILABLE SEKERES         PICTURES OF SAMPLE SEKERES

PICTURES OF WEARABLE KEKERE SEKERES

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AVAILABLE SEKERES MORE ARE COMING

A001

This type of gourd was named by the late, great drummer, "Peachy" Jarmon. He called it a Speeder gourd. I have no reason to disagree. Its circumference measures 25" and it stands 17" tall. All the beads are 9mm plastic-purple, turquoise and dark blue marbelized. Strung with nylon. It has a deep bass with good reverb and excellent bead volume. Polyurethane or oil/wax finish, and/or wrist strap can be added at no extra charge. $75 plus shipping

A002

This sekere measures 28" circumference and stands 12" tall with a 9" circumference neck. Its net is strung with blue nylon string. It has approximately 600 turquoise, transparent dark blue and white aurora borealis plastic beads total and 6 cowry shells. The bead volume is excellent, the gourd tone is bass on the high side. The buyer has the choice of polyurethane or oil/wax finish. A wrist strap can be added for no extra charge. $70 plus shipping

A003

All 9mm opaque plastic beads. Beads give good volume, nice medium toned gourd, good reverb. It measures 33" around, 11" tall. $70 plus shipping

A004

Child sized sekere made with 9mm opaque plastic beads. Gives good volume not overly loud. The photo makes it look as big as the others but it only measures 18" around and 8" tall. Gourd volume is high pitched, of course. Strung with white nylon string. $25 plus shipping

A005

This sekere measures 33" circumference and stands 13" tall. The string used is red nylon. The beads are all opaque 9mm plastic pony with excellent high-pitched volume. It has a medium bass tone with good reverb. The instrument weighs in at 1 lb.-12 oz. and is adjustible at top and bottom (as always). It can be polyurethaned or oil/waxed at no extra charge. $90 plus shipping

A014

The purple here is actually much darker than the photo. The sekere measures 12" tall, 30" around. White nylon string. The gourd tone is medium bass. The bead volume is excellent. $70 plus shipping

A017

The red and green beads are 9mm opaque plastic, 9mm transparent cobalt. Bead volume is medium loud, still good. Black nylon string was used. Stands 15" tall - 30" around...long belly seems larger. Gourd voice is deep bass with great reverb. $65 plus shipping

A016

This instrument measures 36" around; 14" tall. Gourd tone is deep bass. Bead volume is excellent. Beads are 9mm plastic opaque turqoise, white, transparent blue and turqoise, opaque blue at the bottom with blue nylon string. $95 plus shipping

A017

This one is 32" around and stands 14" tall. Beads are dark to blood red 9mm transparent and opaque with red nylon string. Excellent bead volume, deep bass gourd tone. Made with Oya! and Sango in mind. $80 plus shipping

A018

Made with all 9mm plastic purple opaque pearlized beads, white aurora borealis beads and purple transparent aurora borealis beads with dark yellow nylon string. It measures 31" around and 14" tall. Excellent bead volume. Gourd tone is very deep bass. $80

A019

This one stands 8" tall, its belly is 18" around and perfect for a child. It has a high pitched gourd tone. The bead volume is not loud, but still lush...it will probably not be happy playing alongside loud instruments. If the drummer is shy and does not like to be the center of attention, this sekere is perfect. $20 plus shipping

A020

This sekere is VERY small...probably child sized. Some adults play instruments this size. It stands 9" tall and its belly is 21" around. It is made of 9mm plastic pony beads of purple, green and transparent cobalt blue. The string is black nylon. The gourd's tone is VERY high pitched, but insistant. The bead volume is impressive. $25 plus shipping

 

A021

This is an extreme baby sekere. Stands 6" tall, 16" around. Made with 9mm GLASS beads, great bead volume for its size, white nylon string. VERY high pitch as expected. $25 plus shipping

A022

Yes, this one is small, 7-1/2" tall, 17" around. but the bead volume is high pitched but mad intense. It will stand up to drums and other sekeres twice its size. If you play it, do not break the rhythm because you WILL be heard. It's made with 9mm opaque GLASS beads. The gourd tone, however, is NOT loud and probably will not be heard over its own bead volume let alone other instruments. $30 plus shipping

A023

Made with 9mm opaque plastic beads, this sekere stands 8" tall and 20" around. High bead pitch, not overly loud volume. Gourd tone is high pitched. $20 plus shipping

A024

Another sekere made for the smaller hand, it measures 16" around and 9" tall. Gourd tone, of course, is very high pitched and does NOT speak with a loud voice. It will not be happy playing alongside many drums. The beads are transparent red 6mm GLASS rollers. The bead voice is lush, but, again not loud. It is a little too loud, however, for situations that call for a quiet sekere. A021, made with 9mm glass beads, is smaller but louder than this sekere. This gourd has been dyed (not painted) red and polyurethaned. Red nylon string was used as the netting. $40 plus shipping

 

A025

This is a cross between a sekere and a maraca (Sekeraca). The handle fit so perfectly in my hand, I couldn't resist. It measures 16" around and 9" from end to end. The beads are 9mm opaque GLASS and their volume is over the top. It won't take much effort to coax the sound out of it. It is strung with red nylon. $30 plus shipping

A026

Another Sekeraca. It measures18" around and 8" from end to end. Made with 9mm opaque GLASS beads. Volume is mad loud but skirt can be adjusted, as always, for volume control. Strung with black nylon. Gourd has been dyed black and finished with high reflecting-glossy polyurethane. $30 plus shipping.

 

To prevent misunderstandings, I do NOT sell from my own store or any other.

 KEKERE SEKERES

These tiny sekeres have real bead voices and can be either worn around the neck or hung from a rear view mirror. They are all available now.

K001

Made with polyurethaned miniature dyed green gourd, 3" tall and 7" around. All beads are yellow and dark green frosted glass seed beads. White nylon string. Neck strap is irridescent green metallic, 20" long. It has a bead voice only...too small for a gourd tone. $25 plus shipping

K002

Standing 2-1/2" tall, 6-1/2" around, with dark blue and white frosted seed beads and shiny, transparent purple seed beads. Gourd is dyed violet and polyurethaned. Shiny purple neck strap 16" long. Bead voice only. $25 plus shipping

K003

Gourd "head" has been carved out in free style. Measures 7" around and 2" tall. Beads are green frosted and pearlized white glass seed beads. "Waist band" is adorned with faceted, amber glass tear-drop beads. Neck strap is gold metallic, 18" long. Bead voice only. $25 plus shipping

K004

Dyed, polyurethaned dark blue gourd, almost 3" tall and 6-1/2" around. Green transparent pearlized glass seed beads. Yellow transparent irridescent glass seed beads. Dark blue lined glass seed beads. 16" neck strap. Bead voice only. $25 plus shipping

K005

Made in honor of Osun, includes yellow frosted, green transparent pearlized, white frosted glass seed beads...one red frosted seed bead (not shown) for Sango, Osun's lover. Bead voice only. Gourd is polyrethaned, standing 3" tall and 8" around. Neck strap is yellow irridescent metallic. $25 plus shipping

K006

This one is 7" around and 3-1/2" tall. It is made with transparent red seed beads, frosted/transparent seed beads, and white opaque alphabet beads that spell out "WOW, M.O.M. ROCKS"). M.O.M. is Music Over Matter. Groud has been dyed red and polyurethaned. Neck strap, not shown, is 20" long. $25 plus shipping

 

What Customers Say About Our Sekeres (from emails exactly as received)

Hello SARA!! I recieved Xmas gift just now. It sounds great!! I will recommend your good work to my friends ,too!
Thankyou very much!!
Yanagawa from
Japan

Hi Sara!

The Sekere arrived today --- it is absolutely beautiful!! In tone and style. Thank you so much! I appreciate the extra touch of placing some burn detail around the mouth of the instrument. This was very kind of you. This Sunday we have a group playing at the church … so this Sekere will get put to use right away!
Gary from Rhode Island

hi sara
received my sekere early this evening. absolutely loved it. turned out better than i envisioned. the burn detail is awesome. definitely worth the wait. will do business again.
Jorge from NY

 
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Hi Sara,
just got our beautiful shakers and we're thrilled but have a musical resonance issue with the shekere for Elegua...the gourd is thicker than the others and lacks the drum sound that we hear from the other two. I would like to exchange that and would be amenable to paying any shipping costs...please advise. THANK YOU
Dennis from California
 
Resolution-Sekere.com said:
Glad you liked most of them. You may return the Elegba, but the exchange will have to wait for a new gourd delivery. I do not have anymore of that size and shape.
 
Dennis said:
thank you,you're very nice and I'll send it in a couple of days.....
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[Sara]I missed the UPS man yesterday, caught up with my shereke today. It is beautiful. I am going to look real good while learning.
Thank you, Vera
 
Sara, I received the sekere today. Looks and sounds great, thank you.
Jerome
 
Sara, it just arrived. Thank you so much, it's simply stunning and sounds great! The Indian bells are a great touch! Very quick delivery too. It would have arrived sooner but was opened and inspected by our Quarantine.
Drew from Australia
 
I recieved the sekere. It is beautiful. Thank you.
Grace from Georgia, USA
 
Hi Sarah,
It is fine. I just logged on to tell you that my friend brought the sekere to me a few minutes ago. It is beautiful and has a nice sound. I am very satisfied.
Yolanda from North Carolina
 
Greetings. I ordered sekere from you previously (#S002), which is a remarkable instrument... the best I've ever played. I want to order another for a friend
Dawoud from USA
 
Dear Sara, I recieved the shekere and it sounds and looks great. Thank you.
Ron from Illinois

From NRH in Virginia

 

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SOLD  BUT NOT FORGOTTEN SEKERES

S002

A very large sekere with elongated belly, 32" around, made with clear 9mm pony beads. The white beads are pearlized, the small diamond shapes are filled in with red transparent beads and the large diamond shapes are outlined with opaque red beads. The string is strong nylon. $165; in squat bellied shape, $90 plus shipping

S003

The colors are red, purple, turquoise and black matte. The beads are 9mm plastic pony beads. The gourd is stained dark walnut and polyurethaned. The string is thin red nylon. This has been sold and its price is $80 plus shipping

S005

This sekere, 27" around, was made with white, aqua, purple and white 9mm beads. The "waistband" is a shiny purple cord. $85 as shown; with squat belly, $75 plus shipping

S007

This is a 32" around sekere with 6mm glass tile beads. It has a quieter "voice" than the usual 9mm plastic beads. Also expect it to be a little heavier. See our "Sekere Tips" page to read a 6mm glass bead testimonial. This sekere is being sold for $125 in this general shape. With elongated belly (will be VERY heavy in glass), $145 plus shipping

S008

Owned by Women's Sekere Ensemble. Large sekere-elongated, 30" around. Recently had a request for one just like it except the beige beads were blue. Interesting color combination. $95 for this shape; $75 for squat shape. plus shipping

S011

It is made with thin but strong black nylon twine. Its beads are yellow, white, dark blue and red opaque 9mm plastic pony beads. It stands 17" tall and is 31" around the belly. You can have one made like it for $125; squat belly, $90 plus shipping

S012

This one is 29" around and stands 12" tall. The beads are 9mm plastic in tangerine, yellow, black matte and glo in the dark. It has intense bead volume and the gourd's tone has excellent reverb. $80 plus shipping

S013

I tried every light and camera angle to show the shimmer in the light green beads, but no luck. The beads are transparent green and the sparkles look like green metallic dust. This might be the last time I find these. The dark green beads are marbled and the white ones are pearlized. The elongated belly is 27" around. $95; squat shape, $80 plus shipping

S014

This earth tone skirt has transparent root beer beads, opaque beads in beige, tan and burgundy. All are 9mm. 26" around, 12" tall, $75; elongated, $95 plus shipping

S015

This little one is 10" tall, 25-1/2" around. The beads are 6mm plastic mini opaques. Perfect to accompany poetry readings, guided meditations. $50; elongated (see sample), $65 plus shipping

Sample

Elongated belly with Wee Beads

S016

This small sekere-26" circumference, 11" tall-is made with opaque orange, pink and white 9mm plastic beads. Twine is yellow nylon. As always, will polyurethane at no extra charge. $25; elongated, $35 plus shipping

S017

This one is 12" tall and is 30" around. Turquoise beads are opaque. Purple beads are a mix of transparents and iridescent transparents, $85; elongated, $100 plus shipping

S019

Her belly is 36" around. Transparent beads are tangerine, white beads are iridescent, crystal beads have silver sparkles. All beads are 9mm plastic pony beads. With these materials-$145 plus shipping

SO20

The gourd might be a one of a kind shape, but is considered large. Of course prices change with size and materials. All the beads are 9mm opaque plastic with cowry shells. This one stands 16" tall, with an elongated belly 29" around, $115; squat belly, $95 plus shipping

SO21

This measures 25" around, 14" tall This shape usually has a deep bass gourd tone and great reverb. The beads are 6mm, glass pony beads. The beads are smaller and more numerous than 9mm beads, and impact with the gourd more uniformally creating a more lush, fullbodied, round sound with little encouragement and is not intimidated by djembe, djunjun or conga. The volume is AMAZING! The beads catch the light and make the "skirt" POP! Strap included. $150 plus shipping

S024

Made to be noticed with brite orange, yellow, red 9mm beads (totally NOT frightening). Very deep bass with good reverb. Burn detail at the neck. Comes with braided nylon wrist strap (not shown). It measures 30" around, stands 13" tall. $85 shipping not included. Please email your location for total.

 

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 HOW TO ORDER SEKERES WHEN WE RETURN

1. Browse the sekeres and gourds above to see if there is anything you like OR any examples you want to use for a custom instrument.

2.  When you contact us with your request, REMEMBER for a grand total, include your zip code in the email. If outside the USA, please include your country, city and/or postal code when asking for a grand total.

3. We will answer any questions, discuss availability of materials and other issues if any.

4. You may pay with a check, money order, PayPal (whether you have an account or not).

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POLICIES

DESIGN MODIFICATIONS

We begin work on orders immediately upon receipt of payment.

If the customer wishes to upgrade or downgrade an order (larger/smaller gourd, costlier/less costly materials, etc.), the upgrade/downgrade will be accommodated. However, there is a two (2) day deadline to inform us of the change. We will begin an upgrade upon receipt of balance of adjusted price. Downgrade refund will accompany delivery of finished sekere.

DAMAGED

Contact Carrier immediately regarding damaged delivery.

RETURNS ON SEKERES

SEKERES: If the customer is NOT satisfied with the instrument, we will accept returns. The cost of the instrument will be fully refunded. Collateral charges (postage, credit card fee, etc.) are non-refundable. Customer is responsible for return shipping costs. Instrument MUST be returned within two (2) days of receipt and in the packaging and condition in which it was received. No refunds for instruments returned damaged.

When paying with a personal check, please allow at least three (3) days for check to clear. Customer is responsible for insufficient fund charges. You may make your payment with a money order also.

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