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These African balaphons are traditionally crafted in Senegal using wooden note planks, cotton cord, and calabash gourd resonators.
Each balaphon is a consider to be a tuned African musical instrument that is as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets are included.
16 note measures 29-30"L x 14"W x 6-7"T.
Talented artisans in Senegal handcraft quality musical instruments that figure strongly in West African music. Their djembes, balaphons and koras are used locally and collected by African music enthusiasts around the world.
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These African balaphons are traditionally crafted in Senegal using wooden note planks, cotton cord, and calabash gourd resonators.
Each balaphon is an African musical instrument that is as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets are included.
Choose from 6, 8, or 12 note sizes:
- 6 note measures approximately 10"L x 8"W x 5" T.
- 8 Note measures approximately 13-14"L x 9"W x 6"T.
- 12 Note measures >approximately 18"L x 10-11"W x 6"T.
Mallets measure 10".
About the Artisans
Talented artisans in Senegal handcraft quality musical instruments that figure strongly in West African music. Their djembes, balaphons and koras are used locally and collected by African music enthusiasts around the world.
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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.
Approximate sizes: [S] 5"D x 7.5"T. [M] 7"D x 11"T. [L] 9.5"D x 15"T. [XL] 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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A functional and miniature piece of art, these tiny African drums are carved from a single piece of hollowed wood. Goatskin is stretched taut across the top and held in place by pieces of braided nylon and cotton cord. Each djembe is decorated with colorful ribbon and black painted designs, and each is different! Painted motifs vary and can include abstract shapes, dots, checkerboard, and stars.
Makes a great gift for kids! Fair trade from Senegal.
Measures approximately 4"T x 3.5"D.
Due to the handcrafted nature of this time, variation is expected. See photos for examples.
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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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.
$188.00
Ghanaian artisans hand-carve these lovely djembe drums from a single piece of hollowed tweneboa wood. The goatskin top is stretched taught 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 26" T X 14" D, with a 13" drum head. Due to the handcrafted nature of these drums, designs will vary; the carving on each drum is unique. [Click to read our statement on handmade variation.]
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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.
$150.00
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.
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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.
$140.00
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.
Only two available.Sold individually, measures approximately 10" across the head of the drum, 13" total width, 10" tall.
About the Artisans:
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.
$2,500.00
Standing at 4' tall, these Ghanaian talking drums are hand-carved from a single piece of mahogany, with goat leather stretched across the top.
The talking drum is one of the oldest African instruments and was used to send messages to neighboring villages. Different sized drums could mimic the tone, rhythm, intonation, and stress of human speech. Today, talking drums are highly valued among musicians, including King Crimson, Tom Waits, Sikiru Adepoju, and Erykah Badu.
Each 48" x 16" drum includes a traditional drum stick and is shipped on a pallet. Extra shipping is required. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
About the Artisans:
Ghana is among Africa’s leading nations for the sustainable growth and harvesting of hardwoods for the furniture, musical instruments, and handicraft. With large, carefully managed wood plantations dedicated to producing for these high-volume industries, Ghana’s natural forests are now at a lowered risk of deforestation.
$18.00
Loved by young children and adults alike, African Playground is a compilation of colorful, African music from all across the continent. The CD is produced by the Putumayo World Music and is praised for including non-Westernized music.
Many people purchase this CD for a small bongo or maraca for their children to encourage playing along. The CD also provides education though detailed liner notes about each song.
Album Tracks:
- Battu
- Jambo Bwana
- Mbube
- Hello Hello
- Sing Lo-Lo
- Kalimba
- Hendry
- Munomuno
- Hoya Hoye
- Sangoma
- Laba Laba
- Barco di Papel
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Ghanian HighLife is often called "the happiest sound" and this African music compilation is an excellent introduction to the joyous sounds of HighLife being created in Ghana today. The vocal- and guitar-driven tracks on this album are joyfully infused with elements of swing, jazz, and Cuban rhythms. Similar to the popular HighLife style of the 60s, Sankofa is full of bouncing brass with the upbeat guitar styles of West Africa.
You'll be treated to a sampling of five different bands, including Alex Konadu's International Band and Prince Osei Kofi and His African Heroes. A perfect album to get happy to!
Please visit AllMusic.com to hear samples of this album.
Track List:
- Mafe Wo
- Medan Wo
- Otwee Emporo
- Enye Mea
- Fine Boy
- Abrabo/li>
- Odehyee
- Me Mere Beba
- Odo Ye Owu