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drum can be placed on the ground or strapped to the side of the body and
is played whilst the audience, mainly single woman of marital
age, do the "Sabar". A dance where woman roll the hips, create
sexual movements of the buttocks in a provocative manner, to entice
males. Various forms of the dance take place in Africa during
special celebrations.
Our
drums are hand carved from a single log. The playing surface is
covered with West African goatskin and provide a deep sound, these skins are considered the finest for covering the djembe
head. The African drum has a great cultural
heritage in Africa. Although similar in use and significance to
many countries and tribes on the continent, it has minute but
significant differences. To read more Click
here
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