Spoons became popular folk instrument especially in American Cajun and Irish Folk music between XIX and XX century.

As many workers and laborers who came to America couldn't afford for musical instruments, they use common use items as spoons to produce rhythm for entertainment and dance music.
Played by holding in one hand and striking thigh and another hand to create complex patterns and variety of rhythms.

My spoons has been mounted into cypress handle filled with special rubber to improve grip. Handcrafted by Cajun Spoons from Louisiana, USA.