Drums

Mahogany jambe drum, \'Water Flow\'

Surf breaks in rhythmic waves across the base of a beautiful jambe drum. Hand-crafted by Ading � an accomplished musician � it is carved from mahogany wood, the resonant drumhead of goatskin is affixed to the body with nylon ropes.

Wood djembe drum, \'Ntoboase\'

Dramatic floral motifs grace a beautiful djembe drum by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. Carved from warm tweneboa wood, this traditional percussion instrument is finished with mansion polish.

Wood djembe drum, \'Royal Spokesman\'

Carved by hand in smooth tweneboa wood, elegant motifs surround the base of this beautiful djembe drum. Nana Adu Amankwapam I names it Okyeame II, Akan for \"Spokesman.\" This title is usually conferred upon the king\'s personal messenger.

Wood djembe drum, \'Thanksgiving\'

Superbly crafted of tweneboa wood, this elegant djembe drum features wave motifs that flow around the upper portion. Geometric zigzags adorn the base. Nana Adu Amankwapam I names it Aseda II, or \"Thanks\" in the Akan language, as such drums play a vital role during festivals.

Djembe drum, \'Together in Peace\'

Ernestina Oppong Asante celebrates friendship as she carves vivid images on the body of this djembe drum. She calls this model Biakoye, which is the Akan term for \"unity.\" She exemplifies this with the carved images of people sharing a meal together, peacefully and amicably.

Wood djembe drum, \'Royal Messenger\'

Carved by hand on smooth tweneboa wood, geometric motifs adorn a beautiful djembe drum. Nana Adu Amankwapam I names it Okyeame, Akan for \"Spokesman.\" This title is usually conferred upon the king\'s personal messenger.

Wood djembe drum, \'Agoro\'

The warm grain of tweneboa wood is carefully carved into a handsome djembe drum by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. Smooth and volutuous, it stands on a base covered with rhythmic waves. Black cotton ropes add visual interest, and also serve to tighten the drumhead.

Wood djembe drum, \'Adinkra Symbols\'

Nana Adu Amankwapam I emblazons three Adinkra symbols on the sturdy stand of this djembe drum, to render it mystically fascinating. Hye-wonhye symbolizes imperishability and endurance, while Sankofa signifies positive reversion and revival.