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 African Drums & Instruments
 David Thiaw crafts and imports African percussion instruments out of traditional materials. All instruments are of unsurpassed craftsmanship.
Here is a short list:
 

 

   Djembe
The most popular drum in West Africa and soon, the world.  Its goblet shape gives the drum a powerful and versatile voice.

Solid Mahogany

 
 

 

 
         
  Lammb
Called the "wise drum" because of its low voice, this drum is unique to Senegal.

Mahogany, average weight 20-25 lbs.
 Lammb    
  Sabar
Provides a playful complement to the patterns established by the Lammb.
 Sabar    
   Balafon
Is the ancestor of all xylophones.  The balafon uses mahogany slats for keys and gourds as resonators, all mounted on a bamboo frame.  Comes with sap-tipped mallets.

Mahogany slats
12 20 gourd resonators
40 inches long
     Balafon
   Shekere
A gourd with a beaded skirt is a vibrant accompaniment to drumming and song.

7 10 inch gourds, glass beaded
 Shekeres    
         
     Talking Drum
Called the butterfly of the Sabar drum family, the talking drum can be used as an extension to human speech.  This drum is highly popular because its melodic versatility.  This hourglass-shaped drum is played under the arm with hand and stick.
(Priced by quality of sound)
     Talking Drum
      Djun Djun
Bass Drum
Hollowed Mahogany
     
         

 

 

  • Drum Heads
    Goat or Calf
    Shaven or Unshaven
    Assorted sizes and prices.
  • Teaching Tapes
    African Drum Rhythms on cassette.  As of last count, these tapes are now in use in 38 countries.
    Volume I - $15.00
  •  Drum Tuning and Repairs
 

To Order or Request Pricing & Additional Information:

David Thiaw
Domba, All Things African
106 Dover Mews
Calgary, Alberta  T2B 0B6
Canada
Phone:  (403) 270-7871
Email: 
davidthiaw@shaw.ca

All prices will be in Canadian Dollars + GST (5% tax) and shipping are extra.

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