A clapper stick (also clap-stick or split stick rattle) is a traditional idiophone common among the indigenous peoples of California. It is traditionally constructed by cutting the branch of an elderberry tree, hollowing it out, and partially splitting the branch in two. It is used to keep time and accompany singers and dancers. Many are now made of bamboo, which do not require hollowing.
Central Sierra Miwok: țakáț’a
Chukchansi: tá-wit
Chumash: wansak
Hupa: kinah¬dun-ts’e:y’
Maidu: pak’papa
Mutsun: sallik
Northern Paiute: hau tsavaiya
Northern Pomo: hay bit’abit’aka
Plains Miwok: taka’tta
Serrano: pă-how-it
Tongva: araawkewe
Tubatulabal: ka*ba.ba.ynis’t
Western Mono: anawataki’inu
Wintu: lasasus
Yuki: al-lah-chi’-mah