Six different drumsticks. All are made of cut lengths of bamboo, ranging in length from 23 cm to 39 cm. Parts e-f have been narrowed slightly at one end and are covered with a black coating. The other sticks have not been modified or coated.

Round drum, double-faced, with drumming surface on both sides. Midsection flares out and is covered in a dark red velvet, with an encircling line of metal rivets on both sides of the fabric holding the skin tightly in place. Skin has been painted black. A metal noisemaker inside the instrument serves as a rattle.

Set of 4 brass clappers (parts a-d). Metal pieces are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, very thin. Part 'a' has an engraved inscription covering one side, telling the troupe name, year, city, and performers' names. Parts b-c have shorter inscriptions scratched into their surfaces. Part d is unmarked. The carrying case (part e) is rectangular, made of a soft vinyl lined with cotton. A flap folds over one end and fastens to the body of the case with a Velcro closure.

Set of 5 brass clappers (parts a-e) and a cloth bag (part f). Clappers are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, thin, all unmarked. The carrying case is rectangular, made of patterned blue and white cotton that closes with a pull tie at top.

Pair of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of two long rectangular pieces of curved bamboo, tied together at one end with white woven cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper. No decoration or inscription.

Pair of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of two long rectangular pieces of curved bamboo, tied together at one end with a double strand of white twisted cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. No decoration or inscription.

Set of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of five rectangular pieces of curved bamboo seperated by metal washers. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. These are joined together with a braided, unbleached cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper and the holes at the centre of each washer. The rope is knotted on one side of the instrument.

Set of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of six rectangular pieces of bamboo seperated by metal washers. The end piece is longer, with a decoratively carved top ending in a point. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. The pieces of the instrument are joined together with a woven rope of unbleached cotton looped through two holes bored through each piece of bamboo and the holes at the centre of the washers. The rope is knotted on one side of the instrument.

Set of bamboo clappers (part a) and accompanying cloth bag (part b). Instrument consists of five rectangular pieces of curved bamboo seperated by metal coins. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. These are joined together with a thick, braided red cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper and the square holes at the centre of each coin. The rope is decoratively knotted on one side, with tassels falling from the knot. The cotton carrying bag is blue with a white pattern of foliage and dots. It closes with a pull tie at top.