When was the shekere instrument made?

Answer 1

the shekere drum was made over a hundred years ago by African slaves. they were started by water bottles and one guy was like hey! watch this and he patted the bottom of the drum and walla! the shekere drum was born.

Answer 2

Some forms, such as the agbe and axatse, date to tribal prehistory in Africa. Other forms, such as the Cuban aggué (or chekeré) date from African indentured servants brought there beginning in the 16th century.