These djembes are of traditional shape, perfectly balanced (geometry and weight). The soundboard (hand contact area) is rounded which guarantees the comfort of playing, the foot is chamfered. The drums (shells, wooden body of the djembe) are selected, they benefit from a drying in oven. After cutting, the drums are coated with shea butter and stored. Once dried, they are sanded and then waxed. This treatment reveals the beauty of the wood's veins and gives it a protective finish. The foot of the djembe is decorated with a traditional sculpture. All of these characteristics, the quality of the workmanship and the products used (wood, skins, strings), guarantee you an authentic instrument of quality. WOOD: Precious exotic species Guéni (Ptérocarpus érinaceus). HEAD: Quality goat skins (shaved, desiccated). ROPE & IRONS: Pre-stretched halyard rope 100 % Polyester of 4 mm of black color. Irons of the tensioning system of 6 mm of section. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: Diameter from 23 to 25 cm Height from 41 to 43 cm Weight about 3 kg All Wassoulou instruments are handmade in their workshop in Bamako by specialized craftsmen. Since 2001 Wassoulou has participated in all reforestation campaigns initiated by the Malian Ministry of the Environment.
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