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Authentic West African Drums (made to order)
 
As a manufacturer of West African drums we specialize in the types of drums presented on this page.
Our team of experienced artisans and percussionists builds these drums completely by hand here in Ghana.
 
Whether you are a reseller who needs to buy in bulk or a drummer who wants a custom-made drum from Africa, we are happy to help you.

Below pictures are examples. All items will be built according to your wishes when we receive your order.
Please contact us for pricing and further information. 
 

Kpanlogo                                                                                                              back to top

* * MADE TO ORDER * * 

 

The Kpanlogo is a real Ghanaian instrument. After the Djembe, this beautiful drum is perhaps the most popular and widely played of all West African drums.

 

Completely hand-made here in Ghana.

Size: 10-inch face
Height: approx. 24 inches
Wood: Tweneboa, carved out of one solid piece 

Skin: female antelope

Design: beautiful hand-carvings

  

How to order custom-made Kpanlogos

 

Kpanlogos for sale (in stock)

Learn kpanlogo rhythms online.

Read about Kpanlogo history.

Djembe                                                                                                                   back to top
 

 

* * MADE TO ORDER * *

 

Originally played by the Mande people, the Djembe is an ancient West African drum. Our Djembes are completely hand-made here in Ghana.

 

Large: 14" / 15" / 16" - face

Standard: 12" / 13" - face

Medium: 11" / 10" / 9" - face

Small: 8" / 7" - face

(Delivered sizes can vary slightly.)

 

Wood: tweneboa, carved out of one solid piece

Skin: goat or calf
Design: beautiful hand-carvings

 

How to order custom-made Djembes

 

Djembes for sale (in stock)

Watch our Djembe production

Learn how to play the Djembe

Djembe reskinning guide

Djembe reroping guide 

 
Kpanlogo - Djembe                                                                                                 back to top

     

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Shaped like a Kpanlogo and tuned like a Djembe, this drum is a beautiful fusion of two traditional drums and enjoys more and more popularity.

 

Completely hand-made here in Ghana.

Size: 10-inch face
Height: approx. 25 inches
Wood: Tweneboa, carved out of one solid piece

Design: beautiful hand-carvings

  

How to order custom-made Kpanlogo-Djembes

  
Dunun (Dundunba, Sangban & Kenkeni)                                                          back to top
 

 

* * MADE TO ORDER * *

 

Dunun is the name of a set of bass drums used in accompaniment with the Djembe.

 

Hand-made here in Ghana.

 

Dununba: 14" - face

Sangban: 12" - face

Kenkeni: 10" - face

(Available as a set or single drums.)


Skin: cow, two-sided
Design: colourful African fabric

  

How to order custom-made Dununs

 

Dununs for sale (in stock)

 
Gome                                                                                                                         back to top
 

    

* * MADE TO ORDER * *

 

The Gome is made of a square wooden frame and covered with cow skin. It is played with the hands, while different tones can be created with the help of the feet.

 

How to order Gome Foot Drums


Above pictures serve as examples. All instruments are hand-made and unique in design, shape and colour.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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