D'Jembe Drum: X-Small 6-8"

Money Saver for Music Lovers Bring the rhythm of Africa to life with these miniature d'jembe drums from Burkina Faso and Senegal. These are exceptional home decorations and great for kids as well. Many other drums and instruments available too. 6-8" tall. 4-5" diameter. Drum heads are made from goat skin.

D'Jembe Drum: Small 10-12"

Djembe Drums are a traditional African musical instrument. The entire instrument is hand made. The drum surface is leather made from goat skin and the base is made of sturdy carved wood, encircled with plain or braided rope. Some have designs etched into the base, as well as fabric trim along the top. These drums are popular in reggae and other cultural musical productions. In West Africa, nearly all ceremonies are accompanied by the timeless and distinctive melody of drums. Approx. 10-12" tall, 7-8" diameter. Made all over west Africa. Mainly Mali. 12 or more can incur oversized shipping.

D'Jembe Drum: Medium 16-18"

Djembe Drums are a traditional African musical instrument, and this entire instrument is handmade. The drum surface is goat skin, and the base is made of sturdy carved wood encircled with plain or braided rope. Some have designs etched into the base as well as fabric trim along the top. These drums are popular in reggae and other cultural musical productions. In West Africa, nearly all ceremonies are accompanied by the timeless and distinctive melody of drums. Approx. 16-18" tall, 10" diameter. Made in Senegal. 2 or more can incur oversized shipping.

Djembe Drum Full Size

Full sized authentic African D'jembe Drum ( Approx. 23" tall with 11"-13" head ). Available from a variety of different west African countries. Drums are made in Mali, Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. Deep, rich, and loud bass tones: the sound can be heard for miles in quiet African bush country. The music of the African Djembe drum is an African trademark. Professional quality instruments that serve as astounding home decorations as well. These drums are popular in reggae and other cultural music productions. In West Africa nearly all ceremonies are accompanied by the timeless and distinctive melody of drums.

These are the best African D'Jembe drums

Each drum is unique. Designs on base vary. Drums may or may not have hair. No drum is perfect; but all full size Djembe drums are checked for:

• Head ring tightness
• String tightness
• Level and even head
• Sound quality
• No holes in head
• No significant imperfections in wood base or bowl
• Fist size opening between bowl and base

The wood used for Djembe drums varies depending on the country where it is made.

Drums from Senegal are typically made with Demba or Teak wood., and are relatively heavy.

Drums from Ghana are normally made from Tweneboa (African Cedar) wood, and are very light.

Drums from Mali, Ivory Coast, and Guinea are made with Lenre or Linke wood, and are relatively light.

Drum heads are made from goat skin.

D'Jembe Drum: Medium/Large 19"-21"

Djembe Drums are a traditional African musical instrument, and this entire instrument is handmade. The drum surface is goat skin, and the base is made of sturdy carved wood encircled with plain or braided rope. Some have designs etched into the base as well as fabric trim along the top. These drums are popular in reggae and other cultural musical productions. In West Africa, nearly all ceremonies are accompanied by the timeless and distinctive melody of drums. Approx. 19-21" tall, 11" diameter. Made in Mali and Senegal. 

D'Jembe Drum: Small/Medium 13"-15"

Approx. 14"-15" tall and 8.5" diameter. Made in Senegal. 2 or more can incur oversized shipping.