Ojibwe Shaker

Ojibwe Shaker is a 13-page how-to-guide for making a rattle used for ceremonies and songs within the Anishinabek Nation. With basic background information on the purpose of a shaker for the Anishinaabe, the author and illustrator Ken Ense provides clear and simple directions for making a personal rattle as a musical instrument. Simple line drawings and clear step-by-step instructions make this an important resource for schools and libraries.