These are maracas that can be used for eurhythmics and music therapy. Dried beans have been added to commercially available toys, and they have been painted in places to make them look realistic. The parts that were cut to insert the beans have not been glued (see photos 7 and 8), so there is a possibility that those parts will open if excessive pressure is applied, but there should be no problem with normal use. Depending on the type, they may dent if squeezed tightly. Although unused, they may have some minor scratches due to being stored together in a bag. They will be shipped in a recycled cardboard box.