djembe drum

The musical traditions of West Africa inspire Salihu Ibrahim in the colorful design of this djembe drum. Its name comes from the Malian language meaning "come together." This is one of the few types of drums played throughout the different West African communities, which tend to restrict the use of musical instruments to their own group. Ibrahim carves the djembe's goblet shape from tweneboa wood and details it with an elephant walking in the savannah. It features a goatskin drumhead that is played with the hands.

Robert K. Ghartey celebrates African musical traditions with this spectacular djembe drum. He carves it by hand from local tweneboa wood, which he decorates with the image of a proud lion overlooking his kingdom. Ghartey uses cotton twine for the upper part, which includes a goat hide drumhead secured by iron rings.

Robert K. Ghartey finds inspiration in Ghana’s musical and textile traditions for the elegant design of this djembe drum. It is carved by hand from tweneboa wood featuring the unique edwene asa patterns found in kente cloths. Meaning "ultimate," edwene asa appears under the drumhead and at the base. Ghartey uses cotton twine for the upper part, which includes a goat hide drumhead secured by iron rings.

Ghana's tradition and music are depicted in the details that embellish this wood djembe drum crafted by Robert K. Ghartey. Hand-carved from tweneboa wood, the instrument presents a natural color and black cords. The top features goatskin affixed with iron rings, making a gorgeous creation.

Djembe drums originally come from West Africa and are skin-covered instruments with ropes that are used for different ceremonies. Ghanaian artisan Robert K. Ghartey designs this djembe drum crafted from tweneboa wood, goatskin, iron rings and woven cotton cords whose lower section features beautiful giraffe motifs carved by hand.