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Handcrafted Wood Djembe Drum, "King of the Forest"
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.
- 8.99 kgs
- 19.8 lbs
- 65 cm H x 35 cm Diam.
- 25.5" H x 13.75" Diam.
- Tweneboa wood, goat hide, iron rings and cotton twine
- Instrument Rating: Advanced/Professional quality, intended for discerning musicians
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Write a review"Life was so difficult then, but I kept my focus and my mother was a source of motivation, always encouraging me to keep up the good work I was doing."
"My name is Robert Kofi Ghartey, born on January 15, 1982 in Ghana's coastal area. I come from a loving family comprising my mum and dad, an elder... read more
