Blue Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa 'Blue Invitation to Peace'

Description

The Bambara people of Mali suggest the djembe drum gets its name from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé which translates as 'everyone gather together in peace' - thus defining the djembe's purpose. Christopher Nyasafo celebrates this legendary style of African drum with this decorative mini-djembe, in blue, black and white. He hand-carves the goblet-like shape of the drum from tweneboah wood, and gives a weathered appearance to the leather drumhead, which is affixed with iron rings wrapped in cotton.

Tweneboa wood, goatskin, iron rods, cotton trim and nylon cord
1.87 lbs
9.8 inches H x 7 inches Diam.

Made in Ghana

Your Purchase Makes a Difference

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

The Caring for Children Badge is awarded to those artisans who support children under the age of 18

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

The Job Creator badge is awarded to artisans that positively impact their community through job creation and employ 2 or more artisans

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

The Moving On Up Badge is awarded to artisans that have more than doubled their income and improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

The Preserving Traditions badge is awarded to artisans who use traditional techniques handed down through the generations, as well as artisans that craft culturally significant items, keeping these traditions alive. "

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

The Profound Impact badge is awarded to artisans where each purchase has a significant positive impact on their livelihood and income

Blue Invitation to Peace