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African Drums:
Kpalago, Log Drums, Talking Drums

Kpalago Drums | Kirin | Talking Drums | Tamalan

Kpalago Drums

Originating from the Ga people of the Greater Accra Region in Ghana, Kpalogo are traditionally played by an ensemble of six, accompanied by djembes, dunun and bells. The drumhead is typically made from antelope or cow skin stretched over a ring on one end of the drum, and is tightened through the use of six wooden pegs


Standard............................ $425
Large w/ Kente Cloth....... $550

Kpanlago

Kirin (Log Drums)

Ghanaian Kirin
Also called kolokolos or commonly "slit drum,” originates from the Forest Region of Guinea, West Africa. These are made in Ghana from Twenaboa (medium density wood)

Country of Origin - Ghana
Material - Wood (Twenaboa)

Large - 50cm x 25cm ........................ $150
Med - 40cm x 23cm........................... $130
Small - 38cm x 22cm ........................ $100

Guinean Kirin
Made from hardwood, these professioanl quality Kirin have a wonderful crisp tonal quality with several distinct notes across the instrument.

Country of Origin - Guinea
Material - Wood (Khadi), Lenke

Large - 50cm x 22cm ...................... $170
Medium - 40cm x 22cm................... $140

 

Talking Drums

Senegalese Tama

Among the oldest instruments used by West African griots. The Tama of the Wolof people is typified by its smaller dimensions, producing the highest pitch of all Talking drums.

Approx 25 - 30cm long x 10 - 15cm di
Price.................................. $275

Kpanlago

Hauser Kalango

The Talking Drum's name has been coined as the drums' pitch can be regulated to the extent that it is said to "talk". Comes with wooden striker and shoulder strap


Approx 45cms long x 20cm di
Price.................................. $180

Talking Drum

 

Tamalan (Frame Drums)


Traditionally called Tamalan, these Ghanaian drums are versatile roving drums, with a great range of notes. Adjustable tension control


Approx 45cms long x 20cm di


Medium............................ $160
Large................................ $195

Talking Drum

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