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About The Drums
First and foremost the drums on this site were Made to Be Played. |
| All the Djembe's and Ashiko's are finished with natural oils to enhance the beauty of the wood. Synthetic stains or varnishes are not used on these drums unless specifically indicated. |
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About The Djembe's
- All the djembe shells were hand carved in Africa,
orignating from Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Ivroy Coast.
- Wood Types are mostly Lenke, Hare`, Kadhi or Akajou
- Bearing edge has been leveled and rounded.
- Shells are oiled using linseed or tung oil.
- Heads are African goat skins.
- Rings are custom made to fit each shell individually.
- All rope used is specifically manufactured for drum making.
- Head Diameters are measured across the outside of the bearing edge and do not include the ring or rope.
- Weight is given in pounds
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About The Ashikos'
All of the available Ashikos are stave constructed shells.
- All the hand carved shells are from Ghana made from Tweneboa.
- All the stave Ashikos' were built here at home.
- Bearing edge has been leveled and rounded.
- Shells have been sanded and refinished using linseed or tung oil.
- Heads are African cow, calf or goat skin.
- Rings are custom made to fit each shell individually.
- All rope used is specifically manufactured for drum making.
- Head Diameters are measured across the outside of the bearing edge and do not include the ring or rope.
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