15cm Childrens’ African Djembe Drum made with Hand Carved Mahogany – 3.5″ diameter, includes free drum stick

The ‘Djembe Drum – Budget – 4in diameter, 15cm high, Early Years’ is the second smallest of our budget djembe range and is supplied with a free wooden drumstick and our Early Years “Good Practice Guide”. Although quite small – just 4″ in diameter – this is a professionally made working drum and not a toy, and makes a surprisingly good sound. It’s really good for young children because it can be handled easily and carried around by the string handle, but it can also be played by older children and even grown-ups, either with the free wooden drumstick, or with the fingertips. Being small it makes a higher pitched sound than bigger drums, and so can be a useful addition to a bigger djembe collection. Each drum is made by hand using traditional materials and techniques. The wood is mahogany , the playing head is goatskin and the skin is stretched tight using cotton string. The designs on these instruments vary from drum to drum and are engraved into the wood by hand by Wayan, who supervises the production of all our djembes and the designs were all created by Balinese primary school children. Eco-note:The wood for the drums is certified plantation-grown mahogany. Wood products like these are a great way to store carbon, providing they’re kept for a long time and not thrown away. Taking care:the drum is very tough and will last for a very long time if treated with care. When not in use keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight or other heat sources. If it should get wet, let it dry slowly. Above all keep sharp points away from the drum skin, as this is the most fragile part. Guarantee:the wooden drum shell is guaranteed for 5 years and the drum skin is guaranteed for 2 years, but please follow the “taking care” instructions above. For SEN settings:Please put a note with your order if it is needed for an SEN setting, so that we know to include the relevant SEN teaching support materials.