Donkey Jawbone (Quijada)
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Donkey Jawbone (Quijada)

Donkey Jawbone (Quijada)

Jamtown SKU: JT-J028
11 reviews
Price:
$74.95
Stock:
In stock

Description

The Donkey Jawbone or Quijada is a natural rattle instrument that has its roots in South and Central American music. The instrument is played by holding the smaller side and striking the larger side with the heel of your hand creating a rhythmic rattle sound. Additionally a stick can be dragged across the teeth allowing for a rasping effect to be created.

This is a natural instrument crafted from real bone, slight variations occur from instrument to instrument.

-Cannot Ship Outside of USA
-All Jaw Bones sold as is. No returns.

Product Info

SKU JT-J028
Weight 3.35 lb

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Customer Reviews

I love my Quijada

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Posted by
Keith Lyon
Date Posted
08/24/2026

I was so relieved when I finally was able to purchase this Quijada after searching for the longest time with no luck. This is an incredible addition to my strange percussion family of instruments . There are so many possibilities to explore with this instrument with many sticks and brushes that I've created to play it in traditional and nontraditional ways. I can't put this thing down. A must have instrument for the Avant Garde musician . Thanks Steve Weiss for making this very unique instrument available .

Love my quijada

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Posted by
Wendy
Date Posted
03/11/2025

I remember my sister telling me about this instrument when we were kids. I thought to myself at that time, I'm getting one of those! Jump forward half a century, and I finally got one. It is fantastic. I am so pleased with this purchase. Came very well-packed. Highly recommend. Beware: attracts attention. :)

Instrument Delivery Review

Rating
Posted by
Iz
Date Posted
02/03/2025

First time purchase and won't be the last. The instrument I purchased (Quijada-jaw bone) was perfectly wrapped and packaged for delivery. I love it! Thank you!

Quijada

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Posted by
Jerry Scholl
Date Posted
04/26/2023

I just purchased two instruments for the Wichita Symphony We using them for Lopez's Peru Negro. Within a week both of them lost teeth and the bone when you strike it to rattle the teeth cracked creating a hole in the center of the bone. I realize that they are fragile but not to this extent.

Just what I needed

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Posted by
Douglas Hein
Date Posted
06/29/2022

Arrived on time in perfect condition. I'm using for my arrangement of Marie Lavaux for orchestra. The singer will be playing the Quijada. It will be a spectacular visual and audio addition to the ensemble.