I just got this for expanding my natural sound making resources.
It is funny, using it as intended having the attached balls beath the little drum brings you pictures of early nineteencentury Africa - a trip back in time.
A high pitched drum, quick rythmic beating with the balls hitting the skin as you twist the handle to get the balls swinging. I guess the annoying noise was what made this a great beggar drum - you gave people money to just stop that noise!
A great little drum for some historical ambiance. It is cheap so I am not regretting this buy at all, will find a place in my musicproductions somewhere.