Unknown Djembe drum - Number of items: 1 - Unknown country
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Professional African djembe carved from solid wood with a height of 70 cm and 35 cm drumhead diameter, weighing 6 kg, featuring natural goatskin and a traditional Mali weave cord tensioning, tested and functional, sold with stand and in good cosmetic condition with uncertified provenance.
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African Professional Djembe - Hand-Carved Solid Wood - 70 cm x 35 cm 5 kg+
Available is a splendid handmade djembe from West Africa, carved from a single block of solid wood (monoxylé work). This is not a cheap tourist souvenir, but a real musical instrument, heavy and resonant.
Djembe (or Djembé), a goblet drum native to West Africa (the area including Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Ivory Coast). An authentic piece, hand-carved from a single trunk of wood (monoxyle). The rough inner surface confirms artisanal, non-industrial craftsmanship. Natural hide, almost certainly goat. It is fixed with a system of metal rings and tensioned with cords (traditional Mali weave). Wood: The color and grain suggest a hard African wood. Commonly used woods include Lenke, Iroko, or African Mahogany. Decorations: The carvings on the base are typical of West African craftsmanship and serve both aesthetic purposes and to improve grip when held between the legs.
Dimensions: Height 70 cm | Skin diameter 35 cm (adult standard size).
Weight: Over 5 kg (ensures stability and deep bass).
Materials: Natural goat skin with high resistance and traditional rope tuning system (Mali weave).
Details: Finely carved base with traditional geometric motifs. The interior is rough, indicating hand-tooling with a gouge.
Conditions: Good aesthetic and functional condition. The skin is intact and well stretched. Price slightly negotiable. The product is sold in the form of "as seen".
African Professional Djembe - Hand-Carved Solid Wood - 70 cm x 35 cm 5 kg+
Available is a splendid handmade djembe from West Africa, carved from a single block of solid wood (monoxylé work). This is not a cheap tourist souvenir, but a real musical instrument, heavy and resonant.
Djembe (or Djembé), a goblet drum native to West Africa (the area including Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Ivory Coast). An authentic piece, hand-carved from a single trunk of wood (monoxyle). The rough inner surface confirms artisanal, non-industrial craftsmanship. Natural hide, almost certainly goat. It is fixed with a system of metal rings and tensioned with cords (traditional Mali weave). Wood: The color and grain suggest a hard African wood. Commonly used woods include Lenke, Iroko, or African Mahogany. Decorations: The carvings on the base are typical of West African craftsmanship and serve both aesthetic purposes and to improve grip when held between the legs.
Dimensions: Height 70 cm | Skin diameter 35 cm (adult standard size).
Weight: Over 5 kg (ensures stability and deep bass).
Materials: Natural goat skin with high resistance and traditional rope tuning system (Mali weave).
Details: Finely carved base with traditional geometric motifs. The interior is rough, indicating hand-tooling with a gouge.
Conditions: Good aesthetic and functional condition. The skin is intact and well stretched. Price slightly negotiable. The product is sold in the form of "as seen".
Details
Era
1900-2000
Multiple models
No
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Country of origin
Unknown country
Ethnic group/culture
Unknown
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Sold with stand
Yes
Includes
Strings
Material
Wood
Weight
6 kg
Certification
No certification (provenance not proven)
Diameter
35 cm
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