These are instruments! They are made from brightly painted wood, gourds and unpainted palm fronds. 

They are played during ceremonies in the Candomble religion. This was a religion followed by the Nago, Yoruba, and Jeje people of the Africa. They were the tribes who were sold in Brazil to work on sugar plantations. Some Afro-Brazilians still follow the music and religion of their ancestors. 

There are actually many types of music special to Brazil. "Samba" is the most famous music, and is played especially during Carnival. It is based on African drum rhythms. Bossa Nova and Tropicalismo, are also special Brazilian music.

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