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Drum - Single Head

Djembe - Artist Market

Mali
Mandinka

Wood, Animal Hide and Hair, Rope
ca. Late 20th century


Membranophone - Struck - Directly - Goblet-shaped

Djembe is a skin-covered hand drum shaped like a large goblet and meant to be played with bare hands. According to the Bamana people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying “Anke dje, anke be” which literally translates to “everyone gather together” and defines the drum’s purpose. In the Bambara language, “Dje” is the verb for “gather” and “be” translates as “everyone”.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-60-112