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Starbeck Education

Specialist supplier of inexpensive, exciting & unusual artefacts.

60cm Authentic Rope-Tuned West African Djembe Drum

 

£80.00

ex. VAT

 
  • Authentic West African Heritage: Originating from the Mandinka tribe of 12th-century Mali, this goblet drum is a cornerstone of African musical culture, historically played to gather communities together in peace.
  • Goblet-Shaped Body: Hand-carved from a single block of natural solid hardwood, tapering into a narrow pedestal base engineered to let deep bass tones resonate cleanly.
  • Single Rawhide Head: Premium natural animal skin drumhead stretched tightly over the wide top opening to produce crisp high slaps and warm mid-tones.
  • Traditional Mali-Weave Tuning: Decorative vertical and crisscross twine webbing wrapped around the bowl to lock in structural tension and maintain stable pitch.
  • Braided Rim Border: Thick, hand-woven twine collar securing the edge of the rawhide skin cleanly around the drum's upper lip.
  • Balanced Acoustic Design: Open-bottom pedestal base configured to remain elevated between the knees while playing, providing optimal sound projection off the floor.
  • Handmade Artisan Aesthetic: Authentic, unpolished wood grain finish featuring small organic contours, showcasing natural variations in texture and shading.
  • 60cm in hieght 
 

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