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Delivery EstimateSamuel Coleman upholds time-honored West African traditions by crafting authentic djembe drums. He crafts this one from tweneboa wood, with hand-carved diamond motifs on the base and cotton cords in red, white and blue around the top. The playing surface is goat skin, prepared by hand and stretched taut for a resonant sound.
- 3.62 kgs
- 8.0 lbs
- 52 cm H x 30 cm Diam.
- 20.5" H x 11.75" Diam.
- Tweneboa wood, goat skin, iron, cotton twine
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Instrument Rating: Intermediate, intended for a more advanced player
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Microcredit Financing
Samuel Coleman has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to purchase materials for crafting his traditional African drums.
Confronting Adversity
Samuel was out of work for over a year with his back condition. Because of his inability to work, he lost all of his assistants that help him in his production.
Caring for Children
Samuel has three children under the age of ten that he supports.
Write a review"Due to my interest in all things cultural things, I then decided to get involved in artworks, especially carving - drums to be specific."
"I was born on November 24, 1974. I stayed with my mother and started schooling at the Methodist primary school in town. I then moved to where my... read more
