West Africa
Wood kpanlogo drum, 'Asafo'
Handsomely carved with textured rings, masks and Ashanti symbols of royalty, this splendid kpanlogo drum by Samuel Coleman is a regal addition to the serious collection.
Wood mini-djembe drum, 'Revival'
The Sankofa Anoma symbol graces this beautiful mini-djembe by Ernestina Oppong Asante. An Adinkra symbol communicating popular wisdom, it directs Africans to the roots and strengths of their beginnings and past.
Wood mini-djembe drum, 'Gallant Authority'
Abstract motifs unfold on the base of a mini-djembe drum by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Hewn from a block of tweneboa wood, this traditional percussion instrument is finished with mansion polish.
Wood djembe drum, 'Infinite Love'
The djembe awaits a willing musician. Electric currents of bold West African rhythms race around the smooth contours of tweneboa wood. Samuel Coleman crafts a handsome drum that he names Odo Ntoaso, "infinite love" in the Akan language.
Wood djembe drum, 'Tears of Joy'
Tears course down twin faces that nonetheless smile. Exploring the range of human emotion, Nana Adu Amankwapam I sculpts this beautiful djembe from tweneboa wood.
Wood djembe drum, 'Botanical Beat'
The fascinating beats of the djembe drum call out in celebration in the name of Akwapim village. Nestled in Aburi, this village is famous for its botanical gardens, which inspire Ernestina Oppong Asante.
Wood bougarabou drum, 'Movements'
Scorched black tracery evokes the intricate allure of this bougarabou drum by Samuel Coleman, subtly enhanced by smooth bands of deep blue, red, and green. Bougarabou is onomatopoeia for the sound produced by the instrument.
Djembe drum, 'Gye Nyame and Nyame Biribi Wo Sor'
Religious energy flourishes with subtle elegance on this djembe drum by Ernestina Oppong. Gye nyame, a symbol meaning "I am afraid of none but God, " rotates like a sleek scythe, while the Nyame biribi wo sor design suggests that good things come from above.
Bougarabou drum, 'Collar'
The name of this drum, Bougarabou, is onomatopoeia for the captivating rhythm it produces. Artisans of Bomukasa Limited present the instrument, its resonant body crafted from the natural luxury of tweneboa wood.