DJEMBE DRUMS, West Africa

Djembe Drum 7 24.5-27.5" high $400

Djembe Drum 8 28.75" high $400

Djembe Drum 9 21.75" high $300

Djembe Drum 5 28-33.5" high $400

The drums above have been vetted as authentic, with signs of significant age and use.

Drums 5-10 can be played but not tuned or tightened. We have several new playable drums but they are best purchased in the gallery by playing them.

The drums below have been sold and are left here for educational and reference purposes.

Djembe Drum 1 22" high SOLD

Djembe Drum 6 27" high SOLD

Sabar Drum 2 SOLD

Djembe Drum 3 SOLD

Djembe Drum 4 SOLD

Djembe Drum 10 SOLD

The most common and popular drums in west Africa, djembes are distinguished by their simple but elegant shapes and powerful sound. New examples can be tightened and tuned by tying the lines together. A sabar drum is similar but the skin is attached with wood pegs.