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Djembe Drum with African Nature Carvings, "Peace Drum"

Product ID: 274393

Sometimes artwork is so captivating it needs little else to sing its praise. This hand carved drum from Ghanaian artisan Samuel Okyere is just this... more

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Sometimes artwork is so captivating it needs little else to sing its praise. This hand carved drum from Ghanaian artisan Samuel Okyere is just this type of work with its carvings of the West African wild that are sure to captivate. Made from tweneboa wood with goatskin head and polypropylene cord, this drum will entertain just as great as it will look.

  • 3.09 kgs
  • 6.8 lbs
  • 56 cm H x 31 cm Diam.
  • 22" H x 12.25" Diam.

  • Tweneboa wood, goatskin, polypropylene cord
  • Instrument Rating: Beginner quality, intended for casual use
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 274393
Samuel Okyere
Samuel Okyere

áfrica Occidental

Máscaras y esculturas de madera talladas a mano

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Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Samuel, a true veteran of his craft, started carving in 1966. He is always sharing his talents by teaching his traditional techniques to anyone, including the younger generation and even tourists.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Samuel pays currently for the education of four children. Two are his children and two are not from his own family. Samuel is a gracious person with a big heart, which can be seen through his desire to help and enabling education for those outside of his family.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Samuel Okyere has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $400. Proceeds were used to buy raw materials for his masks and hire assistants.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Samuel supports four children. Two of them are not related to him, but he would still like to help and support them.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Samuel currently gives work to full time helpers and often hires others as needed on a part-time basis.

Elder Master

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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Djembe Drum with African Nature Carvings Sometimes artwork is so captivating it needs little else to sing its praise. This hand carved drum from Ghanaian artisan Samuel Okyere is just this type of work with its carvings of the West African wild that are sure to captivate. Made from tweneboa wood with goatskin head and polypropylene cord, this drum will entertain just as great as it will look. Wood djembe drum Peace Drum
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