Jawbone

The Quijada [Charrasga, or Jawbonein English] is a traditional Latin percussion instrument that is cleaned of tissue and dried so the teeth can loosen and act as a rattle.

They are traditionally made from the jawbone of either a mule, horse, or donkey. To play, a musician holds one half in one hand and strikes the other with either a stick or their hand; this causes the teeth to rattle against the bone creating a loud, untuned sound, original to this instrument.

It is used in music throughout most of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Cuba.