TALKING DRUMS, Nigeria

 

Talking
Drum 1
26.5" high
$600

The talking drums below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

 

Talking
Drum 3
11" high
SOLD

 

Talking
Drum 4
18" high
SOLD

 Talking
Drum 6
10" high
SOLD

Talking
Drum 5
13" high
SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

TALKING DRUMS, West Africa

Talking drums are smaller and quieter then the Djembes, and get their name from the tonal range (voices) with which it can speak by squeezing and releasing the vertical strings to tighten and loosen the heads. Most are double headed and are struck by a special curved stick.

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