DRUMS
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS' selection of drums reflects the fact that drums are a universal--made in every part of the world. Our drums include the handiwork of crafts-persons from many countries.
Please remember that, as with all hand-crafted objects, there will be some variation in color, shape, size, & even timbre, making the craft your purchase unique. If you have specific requests concerning the characteristics of the instrument you want, please Contact Us directly, & we will attempt to meet your desires. In any event, we will send you what we regard as the best in our stock to fill your order.
Choose from this selection of drums:
(Click on the small picture to see an enlarged version.)
DJEMBE
The
Djembe is the king of African drums. This one is crafted in Burkina Faso,
West Africa, from one large log, with a tightly-strung goatskin head.
Price: $250.00 Model
#SH1800120 
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UGANDAN CONE DRUM
The
best-known cone drums in Africa are made in Uganda. This one has great
tone & is a beautiful piece as well. There is a large one
approximately 20" high and 18" across, and a smaller one 12" high
and 10" across. Color will vary from light to dark brown.
Something will rattle inside this drum, because the tradition is that a small
piece of the animal out of which the drum was made (e.g., a piece of hoof)
is put inside, making the spirit of that animal live on in the drum.
Large cone drum Price: $130.00 Model
#SH4801200
Small cone drum Price: $79.00 Model
#SH4801290
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KENYAN CONE DRUM
Excellent
cone drums are crafted in Kenya as well. This one is of goatskin around a
metal frame.
Price: $64.00 Model
#SH4101070
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BAUL ("DOOGI") DRUMS
These
drums are from India, ceramic, with goatskin heads. By pressing down on
the outside rim with the fingers of one hand while the other strikes the black
"sweet spot," you can really make these drums "talk."
Price: $31.95 Large, Model #SH6847540
$22.95 Small, Model #SH6804520
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TAM TAM (TALKING) DRUM
This
is the famous "talking drum," from Burkina Faso, West Africa.
The drum is held under the arm, pressure on the cords adjusting the pitch while
the drum is beaten with the curved stick. A complete language exists with
which messages are sent. There is a beautiful figurine of a tam tam player
at the bottom of this page.
Unfortunately, the talking drums we have been able to obtain recently are not up to our idea of satisfactory standards. Until higher quality Tam Tams become available to us, we will not sell them.
Price: $54.95 Model #SH1800041
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FLAT DRUMS
This
"flat" drum from Kenya is a favorite. It has double goatskin
heads tightly strung over a wooden frame.
Price: $28.95 Model #SH4101100
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