Idiophones

https://abcmusicmuseum.blogspot.com/2018/09/hand-carved-gourd-shaker.html

‘Grinding Judas’ Bones’ [Clappers and ratchets used during Holy Week] Treasures of Malta vol. VIII no. 3 (Summer 2002) pp.15-20.
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2007-04-04/news/grinding-judas-bones-1-171593/

CLAPPERS & Ratchets
Clapper http://abcmusicmuseum.blogspot.com/2013/03/cuqlajti-wooden-instruments-of-holy-week.html
Clapper http://abcmusicmuseum.blogspot.com/2013/03/cuqlajta-another-clapper.html
Clapper http://abcmusicmuseum.blogspot.com/2013/03/cuqlajta-clapper.html

Ratchet http://abcmusicmuseum.blogspot.com/2014/04/ratchet-cuqlajta_2671.html

RATTLES & Shakers 
Gourd shaker



Some articles on Maltese instruments and music may be viewed on line:

 

2010. Malta at M.I.M.

http://stocks.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100617/local/malta-at-musical-instrument-museum-in-phoenix-arizona

 

2007. Understanding our Culture (interview)

 

 

2010. ‘Indri Brincat il-Pupa (1920-1910)’ Appreciation. The Times, Thurs 13^th May 2010.

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/viw/20100513/social/indri-brincat-il-pupa-1920-2010