According to Wikipedia, the whirling noisemaker is a percussion instrument of many names including a ratchet, gragger (Yiddish), rapach (Slovakian), derkach (Ukranian) and ra'ashan (Hebrew). This classic toy is known to be used for many religious holidays, as a substitute for bells. Operating on the principle of the ratchet device, a gearwheel and a stiff board is mounted on a handle, which can be freely rotated. The handle is held and the whole mechanism is swung around--the momentum causes the board to click against the gearwheel, making a clicking and rattling noise.

This cool noisemaker rotates both clockwise and counter-clock wise to make a crazy cool click clack sound. An educational toy made of wood, you can never go wrong with it as a stocking stuffer or classroom prize!

Box Size: 6.00in (15.24cm) x 6.00in (15.24cm) x 1.00in (2.54cm)

Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Weight: 0 lb 3 oz ( 0.09 kg )