NOVICA Handmade Wood Djembe Drum Genuine Traditional Ghana Black Ivory 'Dance Together'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Enjoy the rhythms of West Africa with friends with this authentic djembe drum from Ghana. Awudu Saaed handcrafts this black djembe with tweneboa wood for the main body, and leather for the drum head which is secured with iron rods. The lower part features black dots with applications of clay for an aged appearance. Featuring a strap of cotton twine, the drum is painted by hand and tuned for beginners. In the Bambara language, djembe means "Everyone gather together in peace."Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly|Instrument Rating: Beginner quality, intended for casual useAbout our Artist: Ghana's Awudu Saaed says, 'When I was a , I'd follow friends home after school. Their parents had a carving workshop. They noticed my interest and let me try sandpapering the carved items, then I began learning how to design and finish a piece. I had to drop out of school due to financial difficulties and I started working on my own. I was determined to make it and was able to put my siblings through school. Now my dream is to further my education and expand my workshop to be able to train more people.'

• Size: 10.5 in. H x 7.5 in. W x 7.5 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Awudu Saaed to craft this item
• Product info: Tweneboa wood, leather, iron rod, cotton twine