This mbira (pronounced UM-beer-ra), consisting of a hand-carved wooden base with attached staggered recycled metal tines that is nestled into a chipboard case to increase resonance, is played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking the tines with the thumbs. A particularly common musical instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, it is also often an important instrument to be played at religious ceremonies, weddings, and other social gatherings.

A beautiful gift for world music enthusiasts!

Measures 14"D x 3.75"T.

About the Artisans:

Artisans handcraft quality musical instruments that traditionally figure strongly in Shona ceremonies, using recycled wood and metal.

These xylophones are carefully calibrated musical instruments that produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones. This beautiful instrument includes 8 notes, and a set of mallets.

Measures approximately 16”L x 14”W x 2.5”H. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation is expected.

About the Artisans:

Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. "Vaima," a Shona word meaning "shine bright," encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.

These xylophones are carefully calibrated musical instruments that produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones. This beautiful instrument includes 12 notes, and a set of mallets.

Measures approximately 24”L x 17”W x 2.5”H. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation is expected.

About the Artisans:

Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. "Vaima," a Shona word meaning "shine bright," encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.

These xylophones are carefully calibrated musical instruments that produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones. This beautiful instrument includes 17 notes, and a set of mallets.

Measures approximately 34”L x 17”W x 3.5”H. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation is expected.

About the Artisans:

Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. "Vaima," a Shona word meaning "shine bright," encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.

Ghanaian artisans hand-carve these lovely hand drums from wood, stretch a goatskin top, and hand-paint vibrant finishes onto their exterior. Each drum is fully functional and makes a great gift for musicians and music lovers. The drums are assorted in color and motif; see photos for examples.

Size: approximately 8" W x 13" T

Due to the handcrafted nature of these drums, designs and color will vary. 

About the Artisans:

Founded by Andy Koney nearly 20 years ago in his bedroom, today the Ghanaian artistic collective known as Yenok employs 40 men and women who are dedicated to creating beautiful furniture and woodworking art, often with a spiritual flair. Yenok's products are recognized for their high quality and custom craftsmanship.

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These beautiful drums are crafted using a calabash or gourd, a stretched goatskin top, and finished with black braided rope. The rounded shapes of these drums are defined by the organic shapes of the gourds, and stabilized by a circle of braided rope around the base.

Artfully crafted by Ghanaian artisans, these drums are beautiful, fully functional instruments. Producing a rattling sound when shaken, these instruments are fair trade and their size is portable.

Size: approximately 10" across the head of the drum, 13" total width, 10" tall.

Handmade in Senegal, these traditional drums are carved from a single piece of hollowed wood. Goatskin is stretched taut across the top and held in place by braided nylon and cotton cord. Each drum includes a handle of braided cord.

Each rustic drum is decorated with colorful ribbon and most have painted designs, which will vary. See photos for examples.

Size: 7"D x 11"T.

Sold individually.

About the Artisans:

We purchase these instruments from a small co-op of Senegalese artisans in Guediawaye Artisan Village, located in Dakar.

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Handmade in Senegal, these traditional drums are carved from a single piece of hollowed wood. Goatskin is stretched taut across the top and held in place by braided nylon and cotton cord. Each drum includes a handle of braided cord.

Each rustic drum is decorated with colorful ribbon and most have painted designs, which will vary. See photos for examples.

Size: 10"D x 20"T.

Sold individually.

About the Artisans:

We purchase these instruments from a small co-op of Senegalese artisans in Guediawaye Artisan Village, located in Dakar.

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These gorgeous drums are crafted from tweneboa wood, a stretched goatskin top, and finished with intricate hand-carved designs. A braided cord allows for easy transport. Each drum is fully functional and makes a wonderful gift for musicians.

Small Drum: 12-13"D X 20"T D (10-11"D Head).

Medium Drum: 15"D x 24"T (13"D Head).

Large Drum: 17"D x 24-25"T (14"D Head).

Due to the handcrafted nature of these instruments, slight variation in size and coloring may occur.

Extra shipping charges may apply for this item. Questions about shipping? Visit our Shipping FAQ.

About the Artisans:

Created by Ghanaian artisan Akaleay, these drums are handcrafted from tweneboa wood. Akaleay works from an artisan collective on the beach in Accra's Osu neighborhood. Tweneboa wood, used extensively for crafting drums, is known for its beautiful blonde color and subtle grain. The Ashanti hold native trees in sacred regard, and traditionally entreat a tree's spirit before felling.

These gorgeous drums are crafted from tweneboa wood, a stretched goatskin top, and finished with intricate hand-carved geometric designs. Each drum is fully functional and makes a wonderful gift for musicians.

Sold individually.

Small Drum: 17.5-23"T x 9.5-12"W (6"D head).

Medium Drum: 22-25"T x 10-14"W (7"D head). 

Large Drum: 24-26"T x 11-17" W (10"D head). 

Designs are assorted, drums will be similar to examples in images. Each drum is a unique instrument and piece of art, and each carving is unique.

Extra shipping charges may apply for the larger drums. Questions about shipping? Visit our Shipping FAQ.

About the Artisans:

Created by Ghanaian artisan Akaleay, these drums are handcrafted from tweneboa wood. Akaleay works from an artisan collective on the beach in the Osu neighborhood of Accra. Tweneboa wood, used extensively for crafting drums, is known for its beautiful blonde color and subtle grain. The Ashanti hold native trees in sacred regard, and traditionally entreat a tree's spirit before felling.

These gorgeous drums are crafted from tweneboa wood, a stretched goatskin top, and finished with intricate hand-carved designs featuring elephants. Each drum is fully functional and makes a wonderful gift for musicians.

Sold individually.

Small Drum: 17.5-23.5"T x 9.5-12"W (6"D head).

Medium Drum: 22-24"T x 10-14"W (7"D head). 

Large Drum: 24-25"T x 11-17" W (10"D head). 

Due to the handcrafted nature of these instruments, variation is expected, drums will be similar to examples in images. Each drum is a unique instrument and piece of art, and each carving is unique.

Extra shipping charges may apply for the larger drums. Questions about shipping? Visit our Shipping FAQ.

About the Artisans:

Created by Ghanaian artisan Akaleay, these drums are handcrafted from tweneboa wood. Akaleay works from an artisan collective on the beach in the Osu neighborhood of Accra. Tweneboa wood, used extensively for crafting drums, is known for its beautiful blonde color and subtle grain. The Ashanti hold native trees in sacred regard, and traditionally entreat a tree's spirit before felling.