The LP Afuche®/Cabasa, Martin Cohen's second patented invention, was developed nearly thirty years ago, It has since become the most popular hand percussion instrument ever created! * Construc ted using endless loops of steel bead chain wrapped around a speciallytextured, stainless steel cylinder * Wooden flanges enclose the cylinder and a wooden handle is a t t a c h e d t o t h e b o t t o m * M ini model features plastic flanges and handle * Larger models produce louder, fuller sounds while the smaller models provide more control and softer volume s