Brinquinho

The brinquinho is a percussion instrument from Madeira, Portugal. It is used in folklore dances, including the Bailinho da Madeira. The brinquinho consists of a pole made from the Arundo donax cane that holds circular sets of small dolls, each dressed in traditional clothes and holding a castanet. Traditionally, the instrument includes two doll sets - the bottom set with six dolls and the upper set with four - and there may be one or two additional dolls at the top of the pole.