{"product_id":"ethiopian-coptic-painted-drum-153185","title":"Ethiopian Coptic Painted Drum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qmudt-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qmudt-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0e0bf9c9-5a4e-496b-ae87-6c817952a66c\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eTraditional Ethiopian Coptic painted drum, hand-crafted from stretched animal hide over a hollowed wooden body. This type of drum, known as a \u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"214\"\u003ekebero\u003c\/em\u003e, plays an important role in the liturgical and ceremonial life of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eThe drum is richly decorated with hand-painted religious imagery in the distinctive Ethiopian iconographic style—characterized by bold outlining, expressive almond-shaped eyes, and vibrant natural pigments. Such imagery often depicts saints, angels, the Virgin Mary, or Christ, reinforcing the drum’s sacred function within worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eIn Ethiopian Orthodox practice, painted drums are used during religious festivals, processions, and church services, where rhythm and chant form an integral part of devotional expression. The hide membrane is traditionally tensioned with leather thongs, producing a deep, resonant tone suited to both indoor liturgy and outdoor celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1287\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBeyond its musical function, this painted drum serves as a devotional object, embodying the fusion of art, faith, and craftsmanship central to Ethiopian Coptic tradition. A compelling example of sacred African ecclesiastical art, it reflects centuries-old practices that continue in Ethiopia today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1287\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose items on the inside of the drum, that rattle when you shake it. It can stand by itself, but wobbles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1lxco_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1lxco_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 5.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 8.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050370728231,"sku":"153185","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_2245.jpg?v=1771521352","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/ethiopian-coptic-painted-drum-153185","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}