
Brand | Unbranded |
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Type of Object | Artifact |
Country of Origin | Ghana |
People | Djembe |
Materials | Wood, rope |
Approximate Age | 20th century |
Height (in) | 16 |
Width (in) | 6 |
Depth (in) | 6 |
Overall Condition | Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. |
Damage/Repair | Drum Barely Stands on his own. Chips on the bottom |
A Djembe drum used to rhythm music and dances. Songs produce by a djembe drum can tell stories. You have to be initiated to the language of the djembe to understand the message. Such a drum is said to be a baby drum. It belongs to a family of drums including the father and the mother. Each drum has its specific sounds.
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