D'Jembe Drum:| African Traditional Musical Instrument | Medium/Large 19"-21"

Description

D'Jembe Drum:| African Traditional Musical Instrument | Medium/Large 19"-21"
Product Description:
Medium/Large-sized djembe drum
Djembe Drums are a traditional African musical instrument, and this entire instrument is handmade.
The djembe is one of the most versatile and widespread percussion instruments on the planet. Its huge popularity is down to the fact that it can create an unusually wide range of pitches, namely the bass (low), tone (medium) and slap (high). These sounds are created by striking different areas of the djembe skin with the hands.
The djembe drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinke tribe in what is now Mali, in West Africa. It has been played by West Africans for generations forming an integral part of ritualistic life in Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other neighboring
West African countries.
The djembe has a very unique and distinctive design, which is fundamental to its versatile sound. The “goblet-shaped” body of the drum is carved and hollowed out of a single piece of tree trunk. The Mandinka people traditionally used wood from Lenge trees, which held great spiritual importance for them while also lending the drum its resounding acoustic.
The large bowl-shaped chamber in the upper part of the body creates low resonance for the bass strokes (struck by the whole hand in the middle of the drum), while the narrow elongated lower section helps project the volume of all tones.
The drum surface is goat skin, and the base is made of sturdy carved wood encircled with plain or braided rope. Some have designs etched into the base as well as fabric trim along the top. These drums are popular in reggae and other cultural musical productions. In West Africa, nearly all ceremonies are accompanied by the timeless and distinctive melody of drums.
Product Details:
Materials:
Goat skin, wood, rope, fabric.
Size:
Medium/ Large
Length:
Approx. 19-21" tall
Diameter:
11"
Shape:
goblet-shaped
Country:
Mali, Senegal.
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