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Ghanaian artisans hand-carve these lovely djembe drums from a single piece of hollowed tweneboa wood. The goatskin top is stretched taut and held in place by long pieces of braided nylon and cotton cord. Each drum is fully functional and adorned with beautiful hand-carved details.
Measures approximately 25" T X 15" D, with a 12" drum head. Due to the handcrafted nature of these drums, designs will vary slightly; the carving on each drum is unique. [Click to read our statement on handmade variation.]
About the Artisans:
Founded by Andy Koney nearly 20 years ago in his bedroom, today the Ghanian 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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This mbira (pronounced UM-beer-ra), consisting of a hand-carved wooden base with attached staggered recycled metal tines and with a resonator to add a little buzz, 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!
15 Note Mbira measures 5"L x 1"W x 8"T.
23 Note Mbira measures 8"L x 1"W x 9.5"T.
Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
About the Artisans:
Artisans handcraft quality musical instruments that traditionally figure strongly in Shona ceremonies, using recycled wood and metal.
$18.00
Artisans in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, craft these great musical instruments from recycled Nescafe coffee cans, printed in French. A great gift for music lovers or collectors of recycled crafts, each kalimba features a unique burned pattern on top.
Dimensions: 4"L x 2.5"W x 2"T
Crafted from: wood, metal, recycled tin cans
Made in: Burkina Faso
About the Artisans:
The Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou (VAO) is a centre of excellence in the creation, production and marketing of Burkinabe art, fine crafts and handicrafts in Burkina Faso. Here you can feel the passion and see the creations of over 500 artisans representing 30 different genres of art.
$20.00
This African musical instrument produces a variety of sounds and is an wonderful example of recycled art with function.
The base of the kalimba is a Nescafe coffee can. Metal tins fitted with tin can buzzers are plucked to create an unmistakable African sound. The top of kalimba is decorated with wood burnings, and the kalimba is held with both hands when playing.
Dimensions: 4"L x 4"W x 2"H
Crafted from: wood, metal, recycled tin cans
Made in: Burkina Faso
About the Artisans:
The Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou (VAO) is a centre of excellence in the creation, production and marketing of Burkinabe art, fine crafts and handicrafts in Burkina Faso. Here you can feel the passion and see the creations of over 500 artisans representing 30 different genres of art.
$15.00
Kenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add a colorful hand painted design with dancing musical notes and staffs on each side.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11"L x 3.5"W x 0.75"H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with Kenyan artisans who have life-long training in the making of traditional African instruments such as hand drums and spin drums. The artisans craft each instrument from sustainably sourced wood and scraps of goat skin. After each instrument is constructed, Nairobi artists hand-paint the instruments, making each one-of-a-kind.
$15.00
Kenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then add different hand painted designs to each side to represent day and night. Spinning the drum creates an interesting visual.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 12"L x 3.5"W x 1"H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with Kenyan artisans who have life-long training in the making of traditional African instruments such as hand drums and spin drums. The artisans craft each instrument from sustainably sourced wood and scraps of goat skin. After each instrument is constructed, Nairobi artists hand-paint the instruments, making each one-of-a-kind.
$15.00
Kenyan artisans handcraft this fun spin drum from leather and wood, then hand paint colorful butterflies on each side. A sweet gift for little musicians!
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 11"L x 3.5"W x 0.75"H
Crafted from: Leather, wood, string, acrylic paint
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with Kenyan artisans who have life-long training in the making of traditional African instruments such as hand drums and spin drums. The artisans craft each instrument from sustainably sourced wood and scraps of goat skin. After each instrument is constructed, Nairobi artists hand-paint the instruments, making each one-of-a-kind.
$24.00
"It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world."
Stash cosmetics, art supplies, or other small items in this sweet pouch from South Africa! Beautifully screen printed, fully lined, backed with a coordinating pattern fabric, and finished with a contrasting zipper; showcases the Nelson Mandela quotation, "It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world."
Dimensions: 12.5"L x 1.25"W x 5.5"H
Crafted from: Cloth, zipper
Made in: South Africa
About the Artisans:
At Yda Walt Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa, talented owner/designer Yda Walt and a small team of artisans dream up inspirational products centered on South African life and ethos.