I'm looking for information on a box that you sit on and beat the sides of as a percussion instrument. I saw someone playing one with a band last night and I think it looked like lots of fun. So...I'm wondering:

How do I get one?

Where can I get instructions on how to build one? (Not that I have any space to build one in...but I would like to know)

Is there any special skills in playing the box?

Does it have a special name?

What are the origins/history?

Any information on it would be great! Thanks.

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