- HANDCRAFTED IN AFRICA: Each djembe drum is hand-carved by skilled artisans in Ghana who are trained by Africa Heartwood Project to ensure quality of craftsmanship and sound. Our methods preserve traditional drum building techniques passed down through generations, reflecting the rich rhythmic heritage of West Africa.
- QUALITY MATERIALS & TRADITIONAL SOUND: Constructed from solid hand-carved wood and featuring natural West African goat skin drumheads, our djembes produce rich, resonant tones. The 9"x 18" size delivers high slaps and a full open tone as the base note, making it versatile enough to be played as a djembe, bongo, or dumbek.
- READY TO PLAY OUT OF THE BOX: We ensure every djembe drum is thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and tuned before it reaches you. Each drum is individually played to check for sound quality, guaranteeing it arrives ready to use. If needed, the drum can be easily tuned to suit your sound preferences.
- VERSATILE & AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: Classical Heartwood Djembes are crafted not only for excellent sound quality and playability but also with a focus on aesthetic appeal. The 9"x 18" is a small size version of the real thing, capable of producing a full range of djembe sounds with surprisingly great volume and depth. The decorative carving feature geometric and traditional designs to enhances its visual appeal.
- SUPPORTS A MEANINGFUL CAUSE: Your purchase of this djembe contributes to the efforts of Africa Heartwood Project's non-profit Village Water Projets and Orphan Support Programs. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your purchase supports to a meaningful cause while also enjoying an authentic connection with traditional African rhythmic culture. Every djembe supports the livelihoods of up to 30 African individuals and families who contributed to the making of a single drum.
Africa Heartwood Project djembes are hand-carved experienced drum makers in West Africa. The Classical djembes are specially crafted with sound quality and playability in mind, with additional attention give to aesthetics. The 9 "X18" is a small size version of the real thing, capable of producing a full range of djembe sounds with surprisingly great volume and depth. Check out the sound clips to hear these drums tuned regular (high pitch) and low - you'll be amazed! Purchase with confidence, knowing each djembe is always individually inspected and tested before shipping. Decorative carvings in the base typically consist of tasteful geometric patterns, similar to those shown in the photos above.
