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Delivery EstimateDjembe 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.
- 7.42 kgs
- 16.3 lbs
- 62 cm H x 37 cm W x 37 cm D
- 24.5" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D
- Tweneboa wood, goatskin, iron rings, cotton cords
- Dust with a soft brush
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
- Instrument Rating: Advanced/Professional quality, intended for discerning musicians
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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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... read more
