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Handcrafted Wood Djembe Drum, "King of the Forest"

Robert K. Ghartey celebrates African musical traditions with this spectacular... more

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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 Ghanaicon info
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