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Bold West African rhythms race around the smooth contours of tweneboa wood. Samuel Coleman crafts a handsome drum that he names Frekyiwa, or "rhythm bell" in the Akan language. He sculpts the drum from tweneboa wood, finished in mansion polish. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cotton, and a macramé nylon cord can be slung over the shoulder. An Adrinkra symbol known as Nyinkyim adorns the base; it means "dynamism and versatility."
- 8.00 kgs
- 17.6 lbs
- 65 cm H x 33 cm W x 33 cm D
- 25.5" H x 13" W x 13" D
- Tweneboa wood, goatskin and nylon cord
- 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
