(African term) Tubular iron chime twirled and struck by jelimusolu to accompani some and dance. The Malian Karignan, also known as Nege (Bamana for "metal"), which is slightly different. It's a metal rasp that is scraped with a large nail or other metal dowel. The Malian karignan accompanies Kamale Ngoni and Donso Ngoni playing. This instrument is very important! It gives a very distinct feel to the music. The karignan that accompanies donso ngoni is larger than the one for kamale ngoni.