"Small metal round plates double folded; two to four small metal stones inside each vessel; yellow nylon cord goes through two small holes in the middle of each vessel. The ratlle is used by the dancer and the musician to accompany traditional dances; tied to the ankle; sets the rhythm. In earlier times it was made by the black smith" (Valentine Kihuha; Shadrack Yongo, Kenyatta University, Music Department, 21 November 2018) Made in the class Organology - Traditional musical Instruments, Music Department, Kenyatta University, Ruiru, Nairobi Style: West Kenya
