Carved out of a single piece of Guinea wood (choice of Lingue, Bala, Mahogany or Melina), it is the most famous African drum.
The top part of our Guinean djembe are covered with goatskin.
All our Djembes are mounted with professional non-stretching re-enforced rope (Kevlar), as well as 3 iron hoops, regardless of the size or model (even the mini Djx).
Each carving model shown on this page, is available in different wood.
The djembe is only played by hand. It can be played either seated, or standing with a strap.
Despite the differences of carving, type of wood, or colour,
top quality sound is
what you will get from our
authentic Guinean Djembes.
The djembe originated among the Malinke, Soussou, Baga and Peul people of Guinea and Mali, but is now found in most African countries.
It is traditionally played to accompany dances.
Despite the differences of weight, type of wood, or colour,
top quality sound is
what you will get from our
authentic Guinean Djembes.
All musical instruments are authentic pieces imported directly from west Africa
(Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ghana.). The craftsmen who create them are descended from families who have produced the same artifacts from generations. They have mastered the techniques of selecting materials and building instruments through the years. Hear for yourself the unique sound that first echoed through Africa and now the world
