These are wooden castanets (palillos) used in flamenco and Spanish dance. They are a traditional Spanish instrument used by flamenco dancers to create rhythm while dancing. They are mainly made of wood or fiber (fibra), and are commonly brown or black. A set consists of a hembra (female), which produces a slightly higher sound and is held in the right hand, and an macho (male), which produces a slightly lower sound and is held in the left hand. [Condition] Only one pair. It is unknown which is the hembra and which is the macho. Used condition. Minor scratches. It is old. Management number a3