Djembe

Object/Artifact

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Black Heritage Library

Djembe: A drum made of skin and wood with decorative rope pulling the skin taut. The body is tapered in an hourglass shape with a shorter top and longer base. The body is carved with lines down the bottom half.
Djembe

A drum made of skin and wood with decorative rope pulling the skin taut. The body is tapered in an hourglass shape with a shorter top and longer base. The body is carved with lines down the bottom half.

Name/Title

Djembe

Description

Djembe, a drum made of skin and wood with decorative rope pulling the skin taut. The body is tapered in an hourglass shape with a shorter top and longer base. The body is carved with lines down the bottom half.

Use

A percussion instrument for use in ceremony and dance. It is played with the musician's hands.

Context

History and more information on the djembe can be found here: https://www.drumconnection.com/africa-connections/history-of-the-djembe/

Collection

Instruments

Cataloged By

gifforde@findlay.edu

Material

Wood, Skin, rope

Created By

gifforde@findlay.edu

Create Date

May 24, 2023

Updated By

ferris@findlay.edu

Update Date

September 22, 2023